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Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

In the Archaeology, Evolutionary Anthropology, and Public Archaeology programs, the Master’s degree (whether M.A. or M.S.) is offered as a Plan II (exam) degree only . In Ethnology, students may pursue either a Plan II (exam) or a Plan I (thesis) M.A., with approval from the Ethnology faculty.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 30 - 33 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 30 - 33 credit hours.

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Entry requirements

The Anthropology Department offers degrees in four areas of study (or ‘programs’): Archaeology, Ethnology, Evolutionary Anthropology, and Public Archaeology. As selection of the correct program during the admissions process is important, prospective applicants should contact the Anthropology Senior Academic Advisor for Graduate Studies as well as prospective faculty mentors prior to applying. Admissions to all programs are based on several factors, including letters of recommendation, personal statements, GPA, research interests, undergraduate coursework/preparation, and fit with faculty research directions. The GRE is not required for application or admittance to any Anthropology program. Applicants to the Ethnology program should not submit GRE scores; instead, they should submit a writing sample. Applicants to the Archaeology, Evolutionary Anthropology, and Public Archaeology...

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 and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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