Overview

The Anthropology major at UMBC provides a global, comparative study of human societies, past and present. Focused primarily on cultural anthropology, the program examines how cultural diversity, human social organization, and global political and economic forces shape everyday life. Students gain a deep understanding of complex contemporary issues within the U.S. and internationally—exploring topics such as globalization, health, urban life, gender, technology, and social research methods. Through hands-on coursework, a three-course sequence in physical and forensic anthropology, and a required independent capstone research project, students develop high-level skills in gathering complex data, cross-cultural communication, and qualitative analysis

Key Facts

Anthropology courses help students gain an understanding of the complexity of current events within the U.S. and internationally. Course offerings examine topics ranging from anthropological theory and research methods to applied anthropology. Students have the opportunity to explore critical contemporary problems, globalization, urban life, family, gender, health, and technology, to name just a few topic areas, through the lens of anthropology. We also offer a three course sequence on physical and forensic anthropology. Finally, anthropology majors complete an independent research project as part of their capstone methods course.

Anthropology majors learn to gather and analyze complex material, communicate across difference, and recognize how cultural perspectives shape understandings of events and interactions. Upon graduation our majors are well prepared to obtain employment in our increasingly multicultural workforce, including positions in business, health, government, and law, among others. Majors also have been very successful in obtaining admittance in graduate school, including Ph.D. programs in Anthropology and Master’s programs in Applied Anthropology, Public Health, and Social Work.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Anthropology

Medical Anthropology

Forensic Anthropology
Urban Anthropology

Anthropological Theory

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

If you have or are currently earning your high school/secondary school diploma or equivalent but have not earned college credits at the university level AFTER earning your diploma, you should apply to UMBC as a first-year student.

We weigh a number of factors in making admission decisions. In addition to grade point average and standardized test scores, the strength of your curriculum, class rank, and other achievements as well as your essay will be considered. We expect applicants to have completed a strong college preparatory program of study from an accredited high school/secondary school.

If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

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