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    Master of Arts in Anthropology

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    Chapel Hill, USMAIn-person
    $41,760.00
    Tuition
    17%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a in-person MA program based in Chapel Hill, US. Tuition is $41,760.

    About the program

    The program offers advanced training in archaeology, human biology ecology and evolution, and sociocultural anthropology and ethnography, with concentrations in areas such as health medicine and humanity, global engagement, race difference and power, heritage and unwritten histories, and social formations and processes.

    Focus: research

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL scores (for non-native English speakers)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS or Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $41,760.
    Is Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered in-person.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports an acceptance rate of approximately 17%.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 12 months OPT (US)