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M.Sc Anthropology

Master of Science in Anthropology

Do you want to study the evolution of man and the social cultural development of humans? Do you want to deal with various aspects of human development from a scientific viewpoint? Then a Master’s in Anthropology course is what you need. Learn about the eligibility criteria, course duration and various career objectives relating to this course.

Course Overview

Anthropology is the study of human culture, society and their evolution. In other words, it is the complete science of mankind. The students learn about the evolution of mankind through the disciplines of biology, culture and society and hence the course syllabus is based on subjects like Biology, Geology, etc. M.Sc Anthropology graduates can obtain jobs in academic and research institutes, museums, cultural agencies, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing M.Sc Anthropology course is a Graduation pass out in B.Sc / B.A in Anthropology / Zoology / Sociology / History from a recognized college or university.

Course Duration

The duration of M.Sc Anthropology course is about 2 years, which are divided into four semesters.

Further Studies

After this Master's course, students can opt for M.Phil and Ph.D in Anthropology.

M.Sc Anthropology - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering M.Sc Anthropology course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2024 - 2025 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

College Name
Andhra University's College of Arts & Commerce, Andhra Pradesh
Dhana Manjuri College, Manipur
Faculty of Law University of Delhi, Delhi
Hans Raj College, Delhi
Hans Raj College, Delhi
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Alias Garhwal University
Maharaja's College, Karnataka
Miranda House College, Delhi

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Who is suitable for M.Sc Anthropology course

• Candidates who want and are willing to know about the human evolution and its origin through the passage of time and layers of period are good suit for this course.
• Second, those who are thinking to go for further higher degree such as M.Phil, Ph.D degree and research work in this field can go for this course.
• They should have good analytical and critical skills, good verbal and written communication skills, should be eager to learn, study and gather knowledge, assess and interpret data, good presentation skills.
• They should also have discussion and group work skills, time management skills, high level of cultural awareness, statistical and computing techniques, clear, logical and independent thinking.

Advantages and benefits of pursuing M.Sc Anthropology course

• M.Sc Anthropology degree serves as a basis of further higher studies in this field such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree in Anthropology.
• The successful completion of this course makes one eligible for the post of professor or lecturer in both private and Government College or university.
• Anthropology is the study of mankind as a whole. This course gives the student knowledge about the socio cultural, pre historic and biological aspect of human evolution and development.
• Social problems like labour unrest, birth control, mortality rate, juvenile delinquency can be dealt with and analyzed correctly with the help of information gathered from anthropological studies.
• A number of anthropologists are recruited by UNESCO, WHO and UNICEF to conduct research activities.

M.Sc Anthropology Admissions for 2024 - 2025 Academic Year

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