MS Anthropology

An advanced Master of Anthropology is an academic degree that looks at human civilisations, cultures opening to a holistic as well as comparative institutional evolutionary perspective. You gain a broad understanding of humans: their social structure, cultural practices, linguistic diversity and evolutionary biology with this program. Students take courses in biological, linguistic cultural and archaeology anthropology, as well are theoretical approaches to anthropological problems. Areas of faculty interest include.) It focuses heavily on research methods and ethical issues, as well as critical thinking skills that put students in a position where they can evaluate and understand complex social phenomena. Graduates of the MS in Anthropology program are prepared to work as project directors/cultural resource managers, or they may obtain positions that require specialized training not provided by their undergraduate degree but for which a more general background in anthropology is highly appropriate, such as entry-level jobs with international development and community outreach programs.

Core Courses

  • Gender and Anthropology
  • Evolutionary Anthropology
  • Linguistic Anthropology
  • Applied Anthropology
  • Anthropology of Globalization
  • Ethnographic Research
  • Anthropological Theories and Methods
  • Biological Anthropology
  • Archaeological Methods and Theory
  • Cultural Anthropology

Eligibility Criteria

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, sociology, archaeology, or a related field.
  • The duration of the Course for completing the course for the degree of M.Phil (Anthropology) shall normally be four semesters and maximum six semesters.
  • As per the university’s requirement, the potential candidate intending for admission must have passed the Master’s degree examination in aggregate with at least 50% marks or a CGPA of 2.5 or above from a recognized institution.

Scope

Prepare for diverse career paths in research, academia, and applied anthropology.

  • Conduct fieldwork and ethnographic studies in diverse cultural settings.
  • Work in museums, cultural heritage management, and archaeological research.
  • Teach anthropology at universities and educational institutions.
  • Apply anthropological insights to development projects and social policy.
  • Pursue further studies or research in specialized areas of anthropology.

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