The Anthropology M.A. at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers you a comprehensive postgraduate education in the diverse subfields of cultural, linguistic, archaeological, and biological anthropology. You will delve into the structures of anthropological argument and develop robust research designs, preparing you for advanced academic inquiry and professional practice. This Master's degree is designed for students eager to understand human societies and cultures through rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork in Alaska and the intellectual history of their chosen specialisation.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is typically completed over two years, requiring 30 credits of coursework. You will engage with core seminars, a professional development seminar, and choose between a non-thesis research project or a full thesis, alongside electives tailored to your interests and a foreign language or research tool requirement. You will graduate with the analytical skills and research experience necessary to pursue further doctoral studies or careers in government, education, and various sectors where anthropological expertise is highly valued.
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