MA/MS in Anthropology

This coursework-based master's is limited to Berkeley undergraduates in anthropology who already conduct mentored research with archaeology faculty. Participants join graduate seminars alongside doctoral students, gain an employment credential for cultural resource management, and may continue toward a doctorate in anthropological archaeology. Applications go through the Berkeley Graduate Division for Fall entry, with a published deadline of April 15, 2027. GRE scores are not required. The department makes admission decisions after it reviews each completed application. The program is administered by Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Graduate Division listing links to department contacts and further program information. Prospective students should also consult the department website for faculty research areas, course requirements, funding details, and any supplementary application materials before they submit an application to the university.