Overview

The Anthropology program at Columbia University is offered by the Department of Anthropology at Columbia University in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). It is a professional degree for those already employed in, or interested in, moving into the museum field.

Key Features

Students learn the practical skills entailed in working in museums and develop the theoretical perspective essential to those who use material culture to express ideas through visual display.

The program prepares students to interpret ethnographic and archaeological collections for the general public, work in registration or collections management, and become scientific or research staff at facilities ranging from small local museums to larger institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art, Objects, Public Makings
Empires, States, Sovereignties
Gender, Sexuality, Genealogy, Ancestrality
Human/Animal Relations, Bodies, Medicine
Indigeneities, Diasporas
Institutions, Law, Governmentality
Intellectual and Disciplinary Histories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Three letters of recommendation are required for all degree program applicants
A personal statement is required for admission to each program (with the exception of Introduction to Architecture)
An academic transcript/record from each university attended and credit earned is required for all applicants. All transcripts must be received by the application deadline
Resumé/CV
English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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73456 USD / year

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73456 USD / year

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73456 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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