Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Anthropology in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,210
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The department welcomes applicants to the PhD program who have a clear research focus in sociocultural anthropology. While an undergraduate degree in anthropology is preferred, it's not mandatory. New students will work with a faculty advisory committee to create a comprehensive first-year study plan, including preliminary outlines for subsequent years. This plan will prioritize foundational disciplinary training before narrowing down to dissertation research topics. After earning their MA and PhD in Anthropology, graduates will: Acquire the necessary skills for diverse professional paths, both academic and non-academic. Gain thorough knowledge of anthropology's historical development, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications. Master essential methodological approaches, theoretical perspectives, and critical analysis techniques to both contribute to and critically evaluate anthropological scholarship. Develop the ability to apply research and analytical skills to original inquiries, generating novel perspectives in anthropological studies and making meaningful contributions to ongoing disciplinary conversations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
COPIES OF TRANSCRIPT(S) must be uploaded electronically in the application system. If an applicant is accepted to the doctoral program, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS must be submitted to the department in a sealed envelope, sent directly to the Department of Anthropology, at the following address: Rice University, Department of Anthropology-MS 20, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77005. Any degree that a student is currently pursuing (BA, BS, MPhil, MA, MS) must be conferred (completed) before submitting the transcript(s), the student will not be allowed to register for the second semester at Rice without official conferral of degree and official transcripts on file.
Applicants for academic year 2021/22 will NOT need to provide GRE (Graduate Record Examination) General Test scores. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is still required of any student whose native language is not English. The Anthropology department will consider GRE scores if an applicant chooses to submit them, but applicants are not required to do so. The GRE and TOEFL scores should be sent to: Rice University, Department of Anthropology-MS 20, PO Box 1892, Houston TX 77005.
GRE: The scores must not be more than five years old, and an official copy must be sent to Rice University directly from the Educational Testing Service. Personal copies are not acceptable. The codes for the GRE test are: School code: 6609, Dept. code: 1701.
TOEFL: The score must not be more than two years old and an official copy must be sent to the Graduate School directly from ETS. The score must be at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score at least 90 on the internet-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7. THE STATEMENT OF PROPOSED RESEARCH - THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - A document of no more than 1,500 words describing any additional factors that you would like to have the admissions committee consider in evaluating your application (e.g. personal background, work experience, leadership roles, etc.)
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Three letters of recommendation are required for the application and are to be submitted by the letter writer through Rice's application portal or through an online recommendation letter service (such as Interfolio). If possible, it is advisable that applicants solicit letters from current or previous professors with whom the applicant has taken classes.
WRITING SAMPLE - Please upload a writing sample that represents your past work and interests effectively, up to 8000 words (but fewer words is also adequate).
Applicants for academic year 2021/22 will NOT need to provide GRE (Graduate Record Examination) General Test scores. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is still required of any student whose native language is not English. The Anthropology department will consider GRE scores if an applicant chooses to submit them, but applicants are not required to do so. The GRE and TOEFL scores should be sent to: Rice University, Department of Anthropology-MS 20, PO Box 1892, Houston TX 77005.
GRE: The scores must not be more than five years old, and an official copy must be sent to Rice University directly from the Educational Testing Service. Personal copies are not acceptable. The codes for the GRE test are: School code: 6609, Dept. code: 1701.
TOEFL: The score must not be more than two years old and an official copy must be sent to the Graduate School directly from ETS. The score must be at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score at least 90 on the internet-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7. THE STATEMENT OF PROPOSED RESEARCH - THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - A document of no more than 1,500 words describing any additional factors that you would like to have the admissions committee consider in evaluating your application (e.g. personal background, work experience, leadership roles, etc.)
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Three letters of recommendation are required for the application and are to be submitted by the letter writer through Rice's application portal or through an online recommendation letter service (such as Interfolio). If possible, it is advisable that applicants solicit letters from current or previous professors with whom the applicant has taken classes.
WRITING SAMPLE - Please upload a writing sample that represents your past work and interests effectively, up to 8000 words (but fewer words is also adequate).
Tuition
USD
57,210