Overview

The Anthropology program has particular strengths in medical anthropology, business/organizational anthropology, historical archaeology and urban anthropology, within a department that works with students across traditional subfields.

Outcomes

Our doctoral students at Wayne State University acquire skills and concepts to allow them to solve contemporary social problems and apply their work both within and outside the academy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Anthropology
Biology and Culture
Shop 'Til You Drop: Consumer Society and Culture
Political Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology
Anthropological Methods
Concepts and Techniques in Archaeology
Magic, Religion and Science
Kinship and Social Relations
Museum Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Ph.D. program must have completed a bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field, or be in their final semester before completion.

Applicants for the Ph.D. are expected to show a theoretical awareness and capacity for conducting independent research well beyond the level expected of M.A. applicants.

Completed application form and payment
Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework
Statement of Purpose: In this two to three-page statement, you should discuss your academic and professional interests along with your professional goals so that we can ensure that your interests and our expertise overlap
Three letters of recommendation: Letters from anthropology professors are ideal
A writing sample, such as a research paper for a previous course

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23181 USD / year

≈ 23181 USD / year
Out-of-State

23181 USD / year

≈ 23181 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10697 USD / year

≈ 10697 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

Funding

Scholarships Information

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