University of Maryland, College Park campus

Engineering

dual degree Anthropology and Historic Preservation at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences / School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Abstract The University of Maryland’s Dual degree Master’s Program in Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation is a holistic, comprehensive primer for a professional career in the research, understanding and preservation of cultural resources and heritage. The first of its kind in the United States, the new degree prepares students for the challenges—and increasing demand—of understanding, documenting and saving a wide range buildings, landscapes, sites and communities. Why a Dual Degree?

Duration: 66 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Applied Anthropology, Qualitative Methods in Applied Anthropology, Quantification and Statistics in Applied Anthropology, Advanced Developments in Archaeology, Advanced Special Topics in Archaeology, Anthropology of Cultural Heritage. The degree requires 66 credits in total.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) CV/Resume Writing Sample Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) Portfolio PDF Upload (optional) Faculty of Interest Because this is a joint program, the application is through the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. To apply, choose > Architecture/Planning/Preservation > Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation (AAHP)

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

Explore more study programmes

Engineering

BA Immersive Media Design

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for

Engineering

BA Information Science

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for

Engineering

BLA Landscape Architecture

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for

Engineering

BS Aerospace Engineering

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for

Engineering

BS Architecture

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for

Engineering

BS Astronomy

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for

Engineering

BS Atmospheric and Oceanic Science

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.