The Master of Arts in Anthropology at the University of Virginia provides a deep dive into the complexity of human culture, behavior, and evolution. Drawing on a rich blend of fieldwork, theoretical frameworks, and interdisciplinary research, this program equips students to critically examine contemporary global challenges such as migration, inequality, heritage preservation, and health disparities. With access to ethnographic archives, field schools, and collaborative labs, students gain both practical skills and analytical tools vital for careers in academia, NGOs, cultural resource management, or public policy.
Field study of kinship systems in rural Appalachian communities
Archaeological excavation report on colonial settlements in Virginia
Analysis of urban migration and labor patterns in post-industrial cities
Ethnographic research on digital activism among Indigenous youth
Museum exhibit proposal on transatlantic slave trade artifacts
Anthropological analysis of pandemic rituals and mourning practices
Linguistic documentation of endangered regional dialects in the Southeast
Comparative study of food sovereignty in Native American reservations
Cultural interpretations of climate change in coastal communities
Study of ritual and symbolism in Afro-Caribbean religious practices
Forensic anthropology application in human rights investigations
Postcolonial critique of international development narratives
Gender roles in pastoralist societies: an ethnographic approach
Deconstructing race and identity through visual anthropology
Anthropology of disaster response in rural flood-prone areas
Digital ethnography on TikTok’s global subcultures
Anthropological ethics in refugee resettlement programs
Archaeological GIS analysis of pre-Columbian trade routes
Community-based research on land restitution movements
Public anthropology engagement strategy for local high schools
Explore global human cultures and histories with UVA’s dynamic MA in Anthropology.
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