Study anthropology abroad
An in-depth guide to studying anthropology as an international student.
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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Anthropology - BA
Arizona State University, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,634 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Archaeology and Anthropology - BA
University of Birmingham, UK- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Anthropology - BA/BSc
University of Illinois at Chicago, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,800 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Anthropology - BA/BSc
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Anthropology - BA/BGS
University of Kansas, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 26,960 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Certificate in anthropology
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Hands-on Anthropology: Role of the Ethnographer - Cert
Vrije Amsterdam Summer School, Netherlands- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 month
- Tuition fees per year
- 1,150 EUR
- Start date
- July, August
Anthropology graduate programs
Master's in anthropology
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Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology - MSc
University of Dundee, UK- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,150 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Sociology and Anthropology - MPhil (Research)
University of Newcastle, Australia- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,895 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Anthropology - MA
University of Wyoming, USA- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,500 USD
- Start date
- May, September
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Anthropology - MA/MSocSc
University of Waikato, New Zealand- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,095 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology - MSc
Cranfield University, UK- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 11 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 20,500 GBP
- Start date
- October
Doctorate in anthropology
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Anthropology - PhD
University of Wyoming, USA- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,500 USD
- Start date
- May, September
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Applied Anthropology - PhD
Texas State University, USA- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,034 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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.
