Master of Philosophy in Anthropology Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

M.Phil. in Anthropology is a 2 year pre-doctorate degree program, the minimum eligibility for which is Master’s degree in Anthropology from a recognized college or university or its equivalent exam. Anthropology is the discipline of humanity and it has sources in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Natural Sciences.

Admission to M.Phil. in Anthropology depends upon the applicant's performance in a relevant entrance exam, and resulting round of counselling.

Some of the top colleges and institutes which provide admission to M.Phil. in Anthropology are as follows:

• Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
• University of Delhi, Delhi
• University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
• Guwahati University, Guwahati

Upon successful completion of this degree program, candidates have an academic career, and after that one can either opt for jobs in numerous colleges, institutes and universities or do research. Those candidates who wish to research in Anthropology can easily get job offers in various non-governmental and international development organizations.

Applicants can apply for jobs in NGOs for the welfare of people. Candidates have also decent job opportunities in professions including people for example law, teaching, medicine, journalism and social work.

The average tuition fee charged for M.Phil. in Anthropology program in India ranges between INR 1,000 to 2 lacs, for a span of 2 years. Such postgraduates are hired in capacities such as Archaeologist, Culture Resource Manager, Linguist, Research Scholar, Curator, Social Worker - Media House, Archivist, Tour Guide, Urban Planner, Assistant Professor, Business Development Manager, Research Officer, Project Officer, Lecturer, Clinical Research Associate, Patient Counsellor, Online Community Manager etc. The average salary of the candidates in this field ranges from INR 2 to 8 lakhs.

M.Phil. in Anthropology: Career Prospects

Those candidates who wish to pursue a career in the field of Anthropology have various employment options. Anthropological Survey of India is the best recruiter for anthropologists in the nation both at the centre as well as at the state levels also. Several government research institutes also hire anthropologists.

Even international agencies such as UNESCO, UNICEF and WHO also employ anthropologists to bring out research works. Other areas where anthropologists can be hired are art curators, galleries, publishing houses, archives, NGOs, museums and libraries.

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary (in INR)
Archaeologist	Archaeologists are responsible for research into mankind's Anthropology through observing antiques that run from ancient structures and devices to living beings’ bones as well as other relics.	6,79,820
Cultural Resource Manager	Cultural Resource Managers are responsible to perform the study and secure generally as well as socially major areas. CRM experts are in charge to observe and uncover archaeologically significant sites to choose regardless of whether the site must be safeguarded.	7,37,780
Linguist	A linguist is responsible for interpreting, deciphering and studying languages of the mankind civilization.	6,15,421
Curators	Curators are responsible for overseeing, collecting, and recording, introducing creative as well as social artefacts. Curators are in charge of organizing exhibitions of such discoveries of historical anthropological value.	7,33,372
Tour Guides	Tour Guides are responsible for guiding travellers or tourists through tours in places of anthropological importance. They lead a group of tourists to such spots and detail the important Anthropology or background of such places.	6,36,490