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Anthropology—Archaeology - BA
Full program details & costs, with admission requirements. Discover your dream program.
Program facts
Bellingham,
USA
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Program typeBachelor's
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Duration4 years
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Annual tuition fee24,690 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD
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Language taught inEnglish
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Start dateJanuary, September
Program Overview
What Western Washington University says about their program:
"Archaeology is the "cultural anthropology" of the human past. It uses scientific fieldwork and laboratory techniques to investigate past human societies and the processes and effects of cultural evolution through the study of material remains. Western's Anthropology—Archaeology program is active in regional prehistoric and historic archaeology. Undergraduate participation in fieldwork is encouraged, and necessary if one is to enter the field professionally."
Admissions requirements
Admission to Western is selective. Cumulative academic achievement is the most important factor in the application review process. Level and difficulty of courses, grade trends, school and community involvement, special talents, strength of character, and personal circumstances are also considered.
International First-Year Students
- Fall Quarter (Early Action)
November 1
- Fall Quarter (Regular Decision)
January 31
- Winter Quarter
September 15
- Spring Quarter
January 1
International Transfer Students
- Fall & Summer Quarters
March 1
- Winter Quarter
September 15
- Spring Quarter
January 1
With the exception of students whose primary and secondary education took place in Australia, Canada (English Provinces), Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or the U.S., applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. This is generally demonstrated by a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based), or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. Students who are earning a transferable associate's degree from a Washington State community college and have "B" or better grades in two English composition courses are NOT required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. TOEFL scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service and must be postmarked by the priority application deadline. Photocopies of TOEFL score reports cannot be accepted.
By exception, the English language proficiency requirement can be waived for applicants educated in other countries if the applicant's primary and secondary education language of instruction was in English. Such exceptions require an official letter from the school of instruction.
International Year One and Pre-Masters
You will need a minimum TOEFL of 50, IELTS of 5.0 or Pearson Versant score of 43-47. The length of your International Year program depends on your level of English language proficiency.
Direct Entry
First-year applicants must meet the state of Washington’s minimum college admission standards:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.00
- Completion of courses that meet the College Academic Distribution Requirements
International Year One
- 2.5 GPA individual modules at Level I (concurrent with secondary school transcripts)
- C or higher in a minimum of 5 relevant academic subjects from GCS/IGCSE or a combination of GCE/IGCSE and Advanced level examinations
Pre-Masters
The final decision for entry lies with the University; at times, students who meet the stated criteria may not be accepted. In addition, courses of different lengths may be available, depending on the student’s English capabilities
Fees and funding
Western is nationally recognized for providing an excellent education at an affordable cost, with Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranking Western as a top value in education.
Western offers both merit- and need-based assistance to help make your education possible
Pre-Masters
- Pre-Master's Program - 1 Quarter
US$9,333
- Pre-Master's Program - 2 Quarters
US$16,600
- Pre-Master's Program - 3 Quarters
US$23,867
International Year
- International Year - 1 Quarter
US$8,230
- International Year - 2 Quarters
US$16,460
- International Year - 3 Quarters
US$24,690
Undergraduate
Tuition: 21800 USD
Graduate
Tuition: 31060 USD
Visa Requirements for Western Washington University
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