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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology View 83 other PhDs in Anthropology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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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 Fee

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International

21227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1651 USD per credit during 84 months.
National

21227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1651 USD per credit during 84 months.
In-State

9797 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 84 months.

Living costs for Detroit

1050 - 1770 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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