MA in Anthropology in New York United States | The New School

The New School | New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 36,600
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Arts in Anthropology is a 30-credit graduate program that blends theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches from social and cultural anthropology, with a focus on examining how ethnographic perspectives influence modern society.
This curriculum offers students comprehensive knowledge of anthropology's evolution within the social sciences while exposing them to fundamental concepts and current debates in knowledge creation.
Graduates gain qualifications for both academic paths and professional opportunities across various sectors, such as non-profits, international NGOs, public service, cultural heritage institutions, media, or advanced doctoral research.

New students receive guidance from a dedicated faculty mentor who, alongside the department's academic advisor, helps them navigate the program structure while maintaining an appropriate balance between theoretical learning and practical research/writing skills.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants who will have completed their bachelor's degree by the time of enrollment may apply for admission. PhD applicants in Economics, Philosophy, Politics, and Sociology must hold a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university.
Submit Required Essays
Please describe the academic and intellectual interests, progress, and achievements that have contributed to your decision to apply for graduate study. You should include a thoughtful description of your tentative plan of study or area of inquiry at The New School for Social Research as you now envision it, the kind of research questions you intend to pursue, and what you hope or expect to do after you've completed the degree. (500750-word limit)
Submit Your R'sum or CV
Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.

All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:

TOEFL iBT 100
IELTS 7.5

Tuition USD 36,600
New York City, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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