Master of Anthropology
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Anthropology and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Graduate study
- Public and private sector careers
Curriculum
- Fieldwork-based course of study including field methods
- Archaeology and biological anthropology
- Forensic anthropology
- Cultural ecology
- Social theory
- Language and culture
- And regional courses on Native North America and the Maya and Aztec worlds. A May Term trip to Guatemala is offered.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
- 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
- ECE or ACEI evaluation
- Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 65
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Anthropology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,577 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Department | Department of Anthropology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Anthropology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
Scholarships
Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Anthropology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,577 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 65.
Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Anthropology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.