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Anthropology degrees abroad

Anthropology is the study of humans, our societies and cultures and how they’ve developed. It can also cover aspects of human biology and evolution, including the behavior of primates. It’s a wide ranging subject that seeks to answer questions about human development, culture and aims to help us better understand ourselves.

Degrees in anthropology can cover elements of linguistic, social and evolutionary anthropology, and will also have cross over with other subjects like biology, sociology and archeology. It’s the ideal subject for students who are interested in people, the way we work and why we’ve evolved to where we are today.

By studying anthropology abroad you’ll be able to see how a different culture and society interacts, adding a new perspective to your understanding of the subject. Anthropology degrees are available at universities and colleges all over the world, and by studying abroad, you'll have a huge range of programs to choose from.

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Anthropology program structure

The exact focus and content of every anthropology program will be different at each university or country. Most programs cover biological anthropology, which looks at human evolution and human interactions with the environment, and social anthropology, which explores cultural and social differences, practices and beliefs.

Most anthropology programs at undergraduate level last for three or four years, depending on the country you choose to study in. At master’s level, your program will take between one and three years, and PhD programs can last anywhere between three and six years.

At the end of your undergraduate program you will usually receive a BSc degree but you can also get a BA. Many of the modules are the same for both types of degree, but BSc programs tend to focus more on the science aspects of anthropology.

Anthropology programs are usually taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and seminars, and you’ll be expected to spend a lot of your time doing independent study. You’ll be assessed through written coursework, written exams and practical exams. Some programs will also include field trips or the option of taking a year abroad.

Here are some of the modules and subjects you can expect to study on an anthropology degree program:

  • Biological anthropology
  • Social anthropology
  • Linguistic anthropology
  • Medical anthropology
  • Primate behavior and ecology
  • Archeology
  • Evolution and human nature
  • Biology and identity

Anthropology study abroad programs

Anthropology undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in anthropology

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    Anthropological Sciences - BA/BSc Radford University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    25,185 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    December, January, May, September
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    Anthropology - BA Louisiana State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    28,700 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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    Anthropology - BA Nipissing University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    27,600 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, September
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    Anthropology - BA DePaul University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    43,665 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January, March
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    Anthropology - BA University of South Carolina, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    34,934 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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Associate in anthropology

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    Anthropology - AA Merritt College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Anthropology - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,048 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, June
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    Anthropology - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,680 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    June, August, February
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    Anthropology - AA College of the Canyons, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,260 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, February, June
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    Anthropology - AA/ASc North Seattle College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,445 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    June, September, January, April
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Anthropology graduate programs

Master's in anthropology

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    Anthropology - MA Carleton University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    22,945 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Anthropology - MA/MAT Florida Atlantic University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, May, August
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    Anthropology - MA California State University, Sacramento, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,800 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, August
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    Anthropology - MA California State University, Long Beach, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,658 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Anthropology - MA Western Washington University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,574 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, September
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Doctorate in anthropology

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    Anthropology - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,099 NZD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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    Anthropology - PhD University of Manitoba, Canada

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,859 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Diploma in anthropology

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    Anthropology - GDip Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    6,390 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Future anthropology careers

A degree in anthropology will give you a huge number of transferable skills that mean you’ll be able to pursue a number of careers. Popular roles for anthropology graduates include:

  • Charity worker
  • Policy officer
  • Government officer
  • Market researcher
  • Social researcher
  • Community worker
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Social worker
  • Human resources officer

As anthropology degrees can include elements of science and humanities, it means you’ll have a diverse range of skills that many employers value.