Applications to the graduate program in Anthropology are due on December 15 each year, and should be submitted via the Tulane online graduate application portal. The online application process opens in mid to late August. The department does not have an admissions cycle for the students wishing to begin in the spring semester. Students are not required to have a BA or BS in Anthropolo0gy to be admitted to our program.
Admission to the graduate program in Anthropology requires that the applicant meet the general requirements for admission to the School of Liberal Arts Graduate Programs.
Applications must include:
- Completed application form (available through the portal)
- Résumé/CV
- Transcript(s) – you may submit unofficial transcripts with your application, but will need to provide official transcripts if admitted to the program
- Personal statement of 2-3 pages that addresses your reasons for pursuing graduate work in Anthropology, your research interests, career goals, strengths and accomplishments relevant to your course of study
- Writing sample of 20-30 pages that demonstrates your analytical ability and clarity of writing
- Three letters of recommendation
- For international applicants whose native language is not English: an official TOEFL or IELTS score (required)
- Application fee (30$ as of 2024)
Online application
Applications may continue to be revised and updated until they are officially submitted via the online portal. No application fee is charged until you are ready to submit your final application.
To apply, please review the School of Liberal Arts Prospective Graduate Students page, then go to the Tulane Applygrad website to begin your application process.
Visit the School of Liberal Arts website for more information on applying to Tulane’s graduate programs.
The MA Program
Tulane’s Department of Anthropology does not offer an external MA program. However, students in the doctoral program may, if other requirements are met, obtain an MA degree midway through their program. For more information, see Anthropology, MA requirements in the University catalog.
Application for the Accelerated Masters of Arts (4+1)
The 4+1 in Anthropology offers current Tulane students and recent grads the opportunity to earn an M.A. degree through our accelerated M.A. program. The program is designed for History majors or those who have taken at least 6 credits of 6000 or 7000 level history courses that will then count towards the accelerated M.A.
For more information and application requirements and eligibility, please review the program description.
For information about applying to our 4+1 (BS/BA + MA) Program, visit its page in our Undergraduate section.
Further Information
For further information regarding application to our graduate programs, please visit our F.A.Q. page. For any questions not answered there, contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Jason Nesbitt.