Overview

Key learning outcomes:

Through the graduate degree in the field of Anthropology offered by Harvard University you:

Build a foundation in the theories and methods of anthropology and archaeology through the investigation of the material culture of past societies.

Enhance your understanding of the similarities and differences across cultures, including their origins and their contemporary implications for ideology, religion, gender, land use, ethnic conflict, race, and current political and environmental crises.

Program Overview

The degree includes 12 courses, three of which are taken on campus.

Get started. You begin by completing three stipulated degree courses as outlined on the degree requirements page. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
Apply to the program. While you are completing your third degree course, you submit the admission application. We have application cycles in the fall, spring, and summer.
Continue your studies, online and on campus. As you progress through the program, you choose from courses offered on campus or online, year round in the fall, spring, or summer. To fully experience Harvard, you take at least three courses on campus.
Complete your thesis. Working with a thesis director, you conduct in-depth research on a topic relevant to your work experience or academic interests, producing publishable quality results. You’ll emerge with a solid understanding of how research is executed and communicated.
Graduate with your Harvard degree. You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement, receiving your Harvard University degree: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, field: Anthropology and Archaeology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology

Archaeology

History

Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Anthropology View 174 other Masters in Anthropology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To begin the admission process, you simply register—no application needed—for the following three, four-credit, graduate-level degree courses:

SSCI 100A Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies and Scholarly Writing in the Social Sciences—Anthropology and Psychology
1 anthropology and archaeology course
1 anthropology and archaeology course or elective (e.g., EXPO 42b)

The three courses don't need to be taken in a particular order or in the same semester, but each course must be completed with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0. Before you enroll in any degree-applicable courses, you need to possess a bachelor’s degree.

English is the language of instruction at Harvard Extension School. If your native language is not English, you must have provided designated proof of English proficiency to register in the courses.

Tuition Fee

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International

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD per year during 12 months.
National

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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