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26 Best Anthropology Master of Arts (MA) Degree Programs for 2024

Discover the leading Anthropology Master of Arts (MA) Degree programs for 2024. Our list of 26 courses is tailored to help you excel in your chosen field with WeUni.

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Master in Migration Studies and New Societies

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health

Master of Arts (MA)

This unique joint programme, is co-developed within the framework of the 4EU+ European University Alliance by the University of Milan, the Charles University of Prague and the University of Warsaw. It is taught in English and aims at providing students an understanding of social and political opportunities and challenges posed by global and intra-EU migration. It provides skills to interpret complex political and socio-economic phenomena in a critical way and appraise their normative, social, political and anthropological implications.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in Muslim Cultures

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations

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United Kingdom

Anthropology, History, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA programme at AKU-ISMC provides you with expert insight and a deep understanding of Muslim cultures and civilisations, both in the historical and contemporary worlds. Our programme gives you the skills to engage critically, in original and creative ways, with the challenges faced by Muslim societies. ​To help ensure that you are fulfilling the objectives of this course, our teaching is student-centred and our academics, who are leaders in their fields, seek to enhance your learning through a multi-faceted approach that applies a framework of world cultures, humanities and social sciences to the study of Muslim contexts.​​​​ Our programme is also available for full-time or part-time study.​​

English

2 Years

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Africana Studies

University at Albany

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Anthropology, History, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

Curate your expertise on the cultures and histories of Africans and African Americans with a Master of Arts in Africana Studies. UAlbany was the first university to offer an Africana Studies graduate degree and remains one of the few institutions in the nation with an MA program in the field. The Africana Studies MA prepares you for many possible careers, from education to law, and for further study at the doctoral level.

MA in Anthropology

University of California Santa Barbara Graduate Division

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

The Department of Anthropology at UCSB is a medium-sized department with excellent faculty, high national visibility, and a reputation for a first-rate graduate program. Each student contracts a unique course of study and research directed towards understanding human nature, culture, biology, past, and present.

M.A. in Modern Indian Studies

The University of Göttingen

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Germany

Anthropology, International Relations, History, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages and Literatures

Master of Arts (MA)

Looking for an English-language interdisciplinary M.A. program that offers research-based, innovative, and critical perspectives on contemporary India? Want to analyze and understand the social, economic, political, and cultural transformations that characterize India today? Like to become part of a vibrant, stimulating center in an international academic environment? If your answer to these questions is yes, then apply now for the M.A. program in Modern Indian Studies at the CeMIS!

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (ICS)

Columbia International University Online

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Anthropology, International Relations, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages and Literatures

Master of Arts (MA)

The M.A. in Intercultural Studies prepares you for life, work, and ministry in an ever-changing, culturally diverse world.

Master of Arts - Anthropology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts program in Anthropology trains students broadly in both anthropological theory and method. Students receive a first-rate classroom-based education combined with exceptional opportunities for practical laboratory and field experience. Research skills are developed through designing and completing an original research project. Our curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills to prepare students for a variety of jobs or to continue their academic studies in pursuit of a higher degree.

Master of Arts - Anthropology

Western University

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Canada

Social Sciences, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

Anthropology is dedicated to documenting and understanding human beings. It takes as its starting proposition that we can only reach such an understanding by studying people wherever and whenever they have occurred and from both a cultural and biological perspective.

MA in Social Science

Georgia Southern University

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS) is the first program of its kind in the University System of Georgia. Unlike traditional Master of Arts programs, which limit the number of courses students can take outside their home discipline, the Master of Arts in Social Science is designed to take advantage of an array of graduate seminars from the social sciences.

English

2 Years

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Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

University at Albany

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

Develop the skills you need to become an agent for positive social change and an effective advocate for marginalized people across gender, race, class, sexuality, and nationality differences.

Master of Arts in Anthropology

Monmouth University

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

Immerse yourself in the study of people and their cultural behaviors, past and present, with Monmouth University’s Master of Arts in Anthropology degree. This comprehensive, 30-credit program is grounded in method and theory and provides extensive opportunities for fieldwork and internships in archaeology, cultural anthropology, cultural resource management, geographic information systems (GIS), historic preservation, and many other areas, giving you essential hands-on experience and preparing you for a career or doctoral study in anthropology.

MA in Anthropology

Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

The Anthropology MA is designed to provide students with a strong grounding in the principles and methods of Anthropology. It offers the opportunity to study innovative modules taught by leading experts in key anthropological fields, including Conflict and Borders, Religion, Cognition and Culture, Business and Sustainability, Material Culture and Art, Migration and Diasporas, Anthropology of Ireland, Human-Animal relations and the cross-cultural study of Emotions. Anthropology at Queen’s also has a distinguished history in Ethnomusicology, the cross-cultural study of music.

English

1 Year

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MA in Latin American Studies (LAS MA)

Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Anthropology, International Relations, History

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (LAS) prepares students for work in the private sector, government, policy and research think tanks, non-governmental organizations, international institutions, and education.

English

1 Year

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Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS)

Georgetown University - SFS - School of Foreign Service

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Anthropology, International Relations, History, Foreign Languages and Literatures

Master of Arts (MA)

Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) provides students with in-depth study and advanced understanding of Latin America.

English

2 Years

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MA in Intercultural Studies

Trinity International University

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Sociology, Anthropology, Communication, International Relations, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Education, Translation and Interpretation

Master of Arts (MA)

This program provides specialized study in the discipline of intercultural studies and Christian mission. The MA/ICS is suitable for persons seeking academic preparation for service as missionaries, cross-cultural workers, teachers, strategists, and researchers. It may also serve as an intermediate step toward doctoral study in a related area.

English

1 Year

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MA in Gender Studies - Intersectionality and Change

Linköping University

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Sweden

Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

Become an agent for change! This one-of-a-kind master’s program makes you highly skilled in analyzing how social and cultural change can be initiated or sustained by integrating a critical understanding of gender and intersectionality.

English

2 Years

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MA in Anthropology

Queen's University Belfast

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United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

The Anthropology MA is designed to provide students with a strong grounding in the principles and methods of Anthropology. It offers the opportunity to study innovative modules taught by leading experts in key anthropological fields, including Conflict and Borders, Religion, Cognition and Culture, Business and Sustainability, Material Culture and Art, Migration and Diasporas, Anthropology of Ireland, Human-Animal relations and the cross-cultural study of Emotions. Anthropology at Queen’s also has a distinguished history in Ethnomusicology, the cross-cultural study of music.

English

1 Year

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MA African Studies

Leiden University

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Netherlands

Social Sciences, Anthropology, International Relations, History, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The master’s in African Studies at Leiden University is an advanced area studies qualification that combines world-class scholarship with practice-based learning. This multidisciplinary program offers you the opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of perspectives: historical, literary, cultural, socio-economical, and political.

English

1 Year

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Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management

Johns Hopkins University

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Anthropology, History, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Archaeology

Master of Arts (MA)

The challenges of the 21st century and an expanded drive to remain connected to our traditions and history have increased the need for forward-thinking strategies to safeguard cultures and preserve built environments and natural heritage around the world.

English

1 Year 4 Months

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MA in Reconciliation

University of Winchester

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United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The Reconciliation programmes at Winchester draw on insights from a range of academic disciplines, case studies, and cultural and faith traditions from around the world. They give you a multidisciplinary introduction to the study and practice of reconciliation and peacebuilding, with the work and experience of St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace informing their design.

English

1 Year

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Master of Arts (MA), Anthropology

A Master of Arts (MA) degree is a postgraduate academic degree that focuses on humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. It typically involves advanced study, research, and critical analysis in a specific field, providing students with specialized knowledge and skills to pursue careers in academia, research, or various industries.

Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures, examining their development, behavior, and beliefs. It explores the diversity of human experiences across time and space, offering insights into how societies function and evolve. Anthropologists use a holistic approach, combining social, biological, and archaeological perspectives to understand the complexities of human existence.