Overview

With a focus on the southern half of Alaska and the Aleutians, University of Alaska Anchorage’s graduate program in Applied Anthropology provides unique perspectives in the human experience, including language, culture and history.

Various class locations

You can take UAA anthropology classes on campus in Anchorage or at Kenai Peninsula College. Some online classes are also available, providing more flexible options for earning your master’s degree in anthropology.

Graduate student advising

Questions on admission, degree or candidacy requirements? Work with the graduate program coordinator and a graduate faculty advisor to build a Graduate Studies Plan to achieve your goals.

Advanced facilities and work spaces

In addition to cultural centers, computer labs and libraries at UAA, access these dedicated anthropology labs:

the Anthropology Laboratory for Cultural and Environmental Scanning, with a 3-D modeling lab;

the Bioanthropology Lab;

the Cultural Resource Management Lab, with a zooarchaeological comparative faunal collection;

the GIS and Cultural Research Lab, with a computer lab and interview space;

and Archaeology Wet and Dry Labs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeological Theory

Advanced Applied Ethics in Anthropology

Cultural Resource Management

Advanced Analytical Techniques in Archaeology and Bioanthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Anchorage, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Admissions Requirements for Graduate Degrees.
Have completed a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate coursework in anthropology with a minimum GPA of 3.00. A completed baccalaureate degree in anthropology is preferred. (Provisional admission is possible if this criterion is not met.)
Submit the following additional documentation:
Three letters of recommendation from professors or other professionals particularly qualified to attest to the applicant’s qualifications for graduate study.
A letter of intent, including a brief statement of the applicant’s research interests, career goals, and reasons for pursuing graduate study in anthropology at UAA.
A substantial paper or research proposal written by the applicant indicative of potential for graduate study.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20304 USD / year

≈ 20304 USD / year
Out-of-State

20304 USD / year

≈ 20304 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9504 USD / year

≈ 9504 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE/WRGP - Western Exchange: $9,504

Living costs

Anchorage

United States

1320 - 2000 USD / month

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Overview

Various class locations

Graduate student advising

Advanced facilities and work spaces

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

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