Master of Science [M.Sc] (Anthropology) From DU, New Delhi

Delhi University M.Sc Anthropology admission 2024 is open. The university has announced “Spot Admission Round I” for PG courses for the academic session 2024-25. The last date to apply for the “Spot Admission Round 1” is July 24, 2024. The allocation of Spot Admission Round 1 PG courses will be declared on July 26. Seats can be accepted from July 26 to 28 and the last date to complete admission formalities is July 30, 2024.?

M.Sc. Anthropology is a postgraduate course in the study of human societies, cultures and their evolution. A candidate has to be a B.Sc/B.A. graduate in Anthropology/ Sociology/History/Zoology from a recognised university in order to be eligible for this course. 

M.Sc.Anthropology is a 2 year program which specializes in four branches: Cultural/ Social Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Archaeological Anthropology and Linguistic Anthropology.The mode of admission is mostly through an Entrance Examination.

The average tuition fee for the entire course ranges between 25,000 INR to 1.5 Lakhs INR.

M.Sc.Anthropology graduates can obtain jobs in Museums, Academic and research institutes, government social organizations, cultural agencies etc. as Anthropologist, Assistant professor, Researcher etc.  A fresh graduate of this course can expect an average annual salary of 1.5 Lakh INR to 3 Lakhs INR.

What is M.Sc. Anthropology about?

Anthropology is the study of human society, cultures and their evolution.In other words, it is the complete science of mankind. It studies Human beings through the disciplines of biology, society and culture and hence the course syllabus is based on topics like Biology, Geology, etc.

Duration

M.Sc. Anthropology is completed over a duration of 2 years.Since the course follows a semester system over annual mode the course is divided into four semesters.

Academic Options after M.Sc. in Anthropology

After this Masters course, students can opt for M.Phil and Ph.D in Anthropology from colleges like North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, Amity Institute of Anthropology, Andhra University etc.

Where to study?

M.Sc.Anthropology is a course found in limited Science colleges in India which have expert faculty and great infrastructure. The top colleges for are as follows:

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 years Full-time M.Sc Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

Candidate should have a B.Sc. (Hons.)in the relevant stream (3 Years Course after (10+2) from the University of Delhi or any other University whose examination is recognized by the University of Delhi as equivalent and fulfill other conditions of eligibility.