Overview

Longwood University's Institute of Archaeology engages in world-class archaeological projects for public and private clients. Through the IoA, undergraduate anthropology and archaeology majors participate in a wide variety of research initiatives and cultural resource management projects.

Anthropology focuses on the cultural, social and biological diversity of human groups in the present, historic and prehistoric past. Archaeology examines past cultures through the recovery and reconstruction of material remains.

Career Paths

Anthropology and Archaeology graduates are finding successful careers in a variety of fields. These are some of the things our graduates are doing:

GIS Technician/ Archaeological Lab Assistant
Forensic Scientist
Fire Department Captain
Maritime Archaeologist
Restoration Specialist
State Trooper
Earth and Environmental Science Teacher
Principal Investigator and Senior Archaeologist
Freelance Writer
Museum Registrar and Collections Specialist
Archaeological Field Technician
Network Operations Director
Officer, United States Navy
Bank Vice President

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeology

Physical Anthropology

Language and Culture

Human Life in Prehistoric World

Archaeological Laboratory

Field Methods in Archaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after February 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Farmville, United States

Disciplines

Archaeology Anthropology View 657 other Bachelors in Anthropology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Cumulative GPA
Class rank (if available)

Consistency and trends of grades

GED scores (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20840 USD / year

≈ 20840 USD / year
Out-of-State

20840 USD / year

≈ 20840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9290 USD / year

≈ 9290 USD / year

Living costs

Farmville

United States

1007 - 1645 USD / month

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Farmville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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