Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Anthropology - Museum Anthropology in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
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Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Museum Anthropology Concentration offers a specialized track for students pursuing an M.A. in Anthropology. Unlike broader museum studies programs, this concentration applies anthropological lenses to explore curation, exhibitions, and museum operations through a cross-cultural framework that recognizes museums as evolving institutions shaped by their societal environments.
Participants critically analyze how museums both reflect and shape concepts of heritage, identity, nationhood, and cultural significance. The program focuses on museums as platforms for anthropological discourse, employing theoretical perspectives to examine museum practices across cultures while providing hands-on experience with collections or exhibits to generate fresh insights.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Anthropology has the following requirements for the M.A. program, including the Museum Anthropology concentration:
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential to do graduate work in anthropology
Curriculum vitae or resume
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL pBT - 160
Writing sample
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential to do graduate work in anthropology
Curriculum vitae or resume
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL pBT - 160
Writing sample
Tuition
USD
24,246