Public Anthropology
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston University's Master’s in Public Anthropology (MAPA) offers foundational anthropological training with an emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives, preparing students for professional roles in diverse fields such as healthcare, education, journalism, law, environmental management, social services, and public policy. The program aims to enhance students' understanding of cultural dynamics and their application in real-world contexts, fostering skills to address complex societal issues through an anthropological lens.
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- 1 year
- On Campus
- ₹59,18,296/Year
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Program Overview
Boston University's Master’s in Public Anthropology (MAPA) offers foundational anthropological training with an emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives, preparing students for professional roles in diverse fields such as healthcare, education, journalism, law, environmental management, social services, and public policy. The program aims to enhance students' understanding of cultural dynamics and their application in real-world contexts, fostering skills to address complex societal issues through an anthropological lens.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
TOEFL®
100.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-09-01
Apply before 2026-01-01
Program Start
Sep-26
Programme Structure
Courses include: Anthropological Theory: History and Practice Sociocultural Theory: Contemporary Currents Theory in Evolutionary Anthropology: The Biological and Historical Past Seminar in Linguistic Anthropology Proposal Writing for Social Science Research History
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL®
100.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed graduate application form, three recommendation letters, a personal statement outlining career goals and the role of anthropology, a current résumé, transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, and an $85 nonrefundable application fee. International applicants must also provide the International Student Data Form, an authorized financial statement in USD, copies of current I-20 and I-94 documents, a sponsor’s letter of financial support, and notarized translations of any non-English documents.
Course Fees
₹59,18,296/Year
Annual Fee
1 year
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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