BA/BS Anthropology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Anthropology major covers archaeological, biological, linguistic and sociocultural anthropology within the Department of Anthropology.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) | Department: Anthropology | Duration: Minimum 32 credits (200-level or above); at least 20 credits in residence | Intake: Fall (Feb 1 regular deadline); Winter term applications due Oct 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

At least one course in each subfield (e.g. ANTHRARC 282 Doing Archaeology, ANTHRBIO 201 How Humans Evolved, ANTHRCUL 272 Language in Society, ANTHRCUL 222 Comparative Study of Culture), with remaining credits from ANTHRARC, ANTHRBIO or ANTHRCUL including a 400-level course. Optional sub-majors include Archaeology, Medical Anthropology and Environment and Conservation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (university/college-level, not programme-specific); the major is declared after enrolment.

Intake: Fall (Feb 1 regular deadline); Winter term applications due Oct 1

Duration: Minimum 32 credits (200-level or above); at least 20 credits in residence

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umich.edu/apply

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