Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Anthropology - Archaeology. in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Anthropology with an Archaeology Specialization serves as a crucial stepping stone toward doctoral studies, requiring applicants to apply for both programs simultaneously. For those exclusively interested in earning an M.A. in Archaeology, applications should be directed to the Terminal M.A. program in North American Archaeology. Anthropology encompasses the comprehensive study of humanity, examining biological, sociocultural, and historical dimensions. Many UCSB undergraduates choose this major for its well-rounded liberal arts foundation, regardless of whether they plan to pursue anthropology professionally. That said, the curriculum also thoroughly prepares students with career-focused aspirations.
The anthropology major has three primary objectives: (1) to equip students for graduate studies and professional work in anthropology, (2) to prepare them for careers in secondary education or social work, and (3) to offer a behavioral studies foundation for students seeking a broad education in either biological or social sciences.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who have conducted their post-secondary education outside of the United States must have completed an undergraduate degree program equivalent to a University of California bachelor's degree by the beginning of their graduate program at UCSB. Equivalent undergraduate degrees usually include a minimum four years of university work and above-average scholarship. The degree must be awarded by an accredited institution. Satisfaction of minimal standards does not, however, guarantee admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available. An excellent command of written and spoken English is required prior to enrollment at UCSB. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) 550, TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition 80, IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator - Overall Band Score of 7.
Tuition
USD
29,118