Overview

About Anthropology at George Washington University

Sociocultural anthropology examines the role culture plays in shaping human action. Linguistic anthropology considers the role of language in human thought. And archaeology examines both human origins and more recent issues of state formation and urbanization.

The program at George Washington University offers a Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology and minors in general anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, sociocultural anthropology and cross-cultural communication. We also offer a B.A. in archaeology jointly with the classics, art history and history programs.

Students who major in anthropology learn about human origins and anatomy, the broad range of approaches to gender, social class and race, material culture and linguistic variation.

What can I do in the Anthropology field?

GW anthropology majors learn to synthesize diverse kinds of data about human beings in ways that are sought after in a variety of careers, including education, health care, international development, business, the performing arts and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Anthropology
Sociocultural Anthropology
Archaeology
Language in Culture and Society
The Biological Bases of Human Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
Financial Certificate
Photocopy of your Passport
International Credentials
Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fee

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International

69780 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 48 months.
National

69780 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

69780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

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