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Master of Arts in Anthropology The University of Alabama The University of Alabama, USA

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USD 30780

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 80

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

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Program Overview

The Department of Anthropology has offered an award-winning master's degree program since the early 1950s. This is a research degree offered in all four fields of anthropology. Anthropology seeks to understand the nature and origins of human diversity. The preferred approach is holistic of humanity. The discipline draws freely from other fields of study in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. A four-field approach is taken in the MA program, embracing archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology.

With strong training in research methods, application, and theory, our MA program is appropriate both for students intending to continue on the PhD, and for those who will enter careers that require only the master's. For this reason, we do not consider our program a "terminal master's degree." Roughly half of the student admitted into our PhD program each year are graduates of our own MA program.

Upon initial contact, the Department provides a faculty sponsor for each incoming student. This faculty member will become the student's provisional advisor until a faculty member willing to serve as permanent advisor is identified. Students will initially pursue their curriculum under the guidance of this advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies. There are a number of general requirements that all students must fulfill to earn the MA degree.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    30780

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 80

    Application Fee
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    12904 Per year

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    Scholarships

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    2025 International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships
     

    Scholarship

    Test Score*       

            GPA

    Yearly Value

    Crimson Legends

    25-26 ACT or 1200-1250 SAT

              3.50+

    $6,000

    Capstone

    27 ACT or 1260-1290 SAT

              3.50+

    $8,000

    Collegiate

    28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT

              3.50+

    $10,000

    Foundation in Excellence

    29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT

              3.50+

    $15,000

    UA Scholar

    30-31 ACT or 1360-1410 SAT

              3.50+

    $24,000

    Presidential

    32-36 ACT or 1420-1600 SAT

              3.50+

    $28,000


    2025 International UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship

    All students who have submitted an application and all supporting documents by the listed deadline are evaluated holistically, based upon academic and non-academic information provided on their admission application. Academic components considered include high school GPA and academic honors. Non-academic items include leadership experience, volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, employment and non-academic honor. 

    This scholarship has a value of?$6,000 up to tuition. 

    To ensure consideration, students should submit an application and all supporting documents according to the deadline for their entry term.

    • Spring 2025: November 1
    • Summer/Fall 2025: January 10

     

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