MA Anthropology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Anthropology is a thesis-only degree with concentrations in anthropological archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology and Mediterranean archaeology. There is no non-thesis option, and students are admitted only where faculty are available to chair and serve on their committee.

What you will study

At least 30 graduate credit hours including a minimum of 6 thesis hours and at least 20 hours at 500-level or above. Core courses are Method and Theory in Cultural Anthropology, Theory in Archaeology and Theory in Biological Anthropology, plus the Contemporary Issues in Anthropology lecture series and a methods or statistics course (e.g. Ethnographic Research Methods, Quantitative Methods for Anthropology). Students present a thesis proposal and defend a written thesis, with an annual performance review.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in anthropology or a related field (related-field applicants preferably with a formal anthropology minor or equivalent). Minimum GPA 3.50 in the major and 3.30 overall. Online application via Graduate Admissions by December 1 for fall admission; three letters of recommendation; letter of intent naming career goals and preferred major professor; a sample of original written work. Applicants should contact a potential chair before applying. GRE, English test and fee not stated.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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