Overview
The Department of Anthropology offers a Doctoral degree in Anthropology. The Anthropology program at the University of California, San Diego offer training in archaeology, biological, sociocultural, psychological/medical and linguistic anthropology.
Education
The first two to three years are devoted to coursework, including completing the first year core courses, MA requirements, and pre-candidacy requirements. Many of our students conduct fieldwork or laboratory research in the summers and as doctoral candidates during their fourth or fifth years, most often supported by a combination of external and departmental funding.
The final year(s) in the program should be devoted to analyzing and writing up the results for their dissertation. The expected time to complete and defend doctoral dissertation research for the Ph.D is six to eight years.
Programme Structure
Concentrations:
- Anthropological Archaeology
- Biological Anthropology
- Sociocultural Anthropology
- Psychological/Medical Anthropology
- Linguistic Anthropology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Anthropology View 71 other PhDs in Anthropology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Purpose (1900 maximum word limit) addressing:
What are your principal research interests and ultimate professional goals?
What relevant preparation have you undertaken for graduate study in Anthropology (i.e. course work, field study, internship, etc)?How can the Anthropology program at UC San Diego help you realize your interests and goals? Why is it a good fit? With whom would you like to work?
- Transcripts from all college/university work
- English Proficiency Exams
Tuition Fee
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