Overview

The Anthropology program of The University of Montana is an interconnected discipline and majors are urged to acquire a broad background especially in the natural and social sciences and the humanities. Recommended areas of study are biology, economics, English, geography, geology, history, communication studies, linguistics, Native American studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, and sociology.

Study Anthropology if you want to…

Understand what it means to be human and the changes that have taken place from our earliest ancestors to today

Learn about other people’s perspectives who we share this world with, but we often know little about

Know more about your global community

Appreciate how biology, cultural values, language, social institutions, and individual action forge the natural and social networks that humans occupy

Gain applied skills in order to protect Cultural Heritage, aid the disadvantaged, improve health care, find justice, and more

Train in the skills needed in the world today:

The ability to think qualitatively and quantitatively

An appreciation of perspectives different than your own

An aptitude for moving between local perspectives and larger frameworks, without forfeiting either

The capability to present your ideas effectively

Be ready to apply your skills to today’s complex world, where international activities characterize business, government, and education in fields including law, medicine, business, education, public affairs, urban planning.

Potential Careers

Through our undergraduate and graduate programs students not only achieve a broad cross-cultural education, but prepare to apply their anthropological knowledge in their chosen career paths. A minor, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in anthropology, with options or specializations available at every level. For undergraduates, the B.A. can include an option in Archaeology, Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, Forensic Anthropology, Linguistics, or Medical Anthropology - or a general degree crafted to the interests of the student.Parallel missions to promote the student of human diversity and experience are advanced by the Linguistics Program, which is also housed in the Department.

Sample Occupations

Archaeologist

Lawyer

Professor

Forensic Anthropologist

Researcher

Cartographer

Forensic Technician

Museum Curator

Public Policy Analyst

Corporate Anthropologist

Interpreter and Translator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology & the Human Experience

South & South East Asia

Latin American Studies

Ancient Migrations

Race and Minorities

Anthropology and Global Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missoula, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Complete an online application

Pay the application fee

Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements

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Financial information

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Tuition Fees

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34838 USD / year

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34838 USD / year

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In-State

9694 USD / year

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Living costs

Missoula

United States

1000 - 2071 USD / month

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