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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.


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
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Anthropology study abroad programs
Anthropology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in anthropology
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Anthropological Sciences: General Anthropology - BA/BSc Radford University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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39,622 USD
Fee in university's local currency 39,622 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Anthropology - BA Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Anthropology - BA St. Thomas University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,786 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,389 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Anthropology - BA American University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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50,542 USD
Fee in university's local currency 50,542 USD
- Start date
- August, January, May
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Anthropology - BA/BSc Baylor University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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44,544 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,544 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Associate in anthropology
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Anthropology - AA Seattle Central College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, June
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Anthropology - AA Santa Monica College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,048 USD
- Start date
- August, January, February, June
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Anthropology - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Anthropology - AA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,682 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Anthropology - AA College of the Desert, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,368 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in anthropology
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Advancing University Studies: Anthropology - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,160 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,002 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Social Anthropology - Dip (Arts) Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,725 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Anthropology graduate programs
Master's in anthropology
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Anthropology - MA American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,902 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,902 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Anthropology - MA California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,800 USD
- Start date
- November, May
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Anthropology - MA California State University, Long Beach, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,604 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,604 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Anthropology - MA Eastern New Mexico University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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8,986 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,986 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Anthropology - MA University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,661 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,666 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
Doctorate in anthropology
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Anthropology - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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4,604 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Diploma in anthropology
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Anthropology - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,730 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Arts: Anthropology - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,640 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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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.
