Program Overview

Introduction to the Ph.D. Anthropology Program

The University of Montana Department of Anthropology offers a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Anthropology, providing students with two options: Ph.D. Anthropology (General) and Ph.D. Cultural Heritage and Applied Anthropology.

Program Options

• Ph.D. Anthropology (General)
• Ph.D. Cultural Heritage and Applied Anthropology

Admissions

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Priority will be given to complete application packets submitted by January 15. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring: No spring application process. Applications are not typically accepted for students hoping to start in the Spring semester, except under unusual circumstances.

Application Materials

• Graduate School Application
• Anthropology Department: In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, the Department of Anthropology also requires a letter of intent showing a clear goal.

Program Requirements for Admission

• A B.A. or B.S. degree
• Grade point average of at least 3.0 for the M.A. degree and 3.2 for the doctorate on all college work.
• The Department of Anthropology encourages students to take the GRE exam and submit their scores to the University of Montana for admission. However, the GRE exam is considered optional and is not required for admission to the Department of Anthropology graduate programs, including both the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.
• Provisional admission may be offered for promising students who do not meet the GPA standards.
• If the student's bachelor's degree is not in Anthropology, the student will work with their advisor to develop a course of instruction that includes developing a background in the four fields of Anthropology.