MA in Anthropology at Active Academy College operates under Tribhuvan University and follows the master’s semester system. The syllabus covers classical and contemporary theory, kinship, Nepal and Himalayan studies, research methods, and applied fields such as development and health. Students complete coursework and a thesis/report component according to faculty rules.
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Structure: Two years, four semesters; required and optional papers plus thesis/report
Core Areas: Classical and contemporary theory, kinship, caste/ethnicity, nationalism, research methods, Nepal-focused studies
Assessment: Internal evaluation, field tasks, thesis/report submission, and semester-end examinations
Early semesters develop theory and method through readings and seminars. Mid to senior semesters include Himalaya/Nepal studies, research design, and electives such as development anthropology, medical anthropology, or gender-focused topics depending on departmental offerings. The final stage includes a supervised thesis/report with proposal, fieldwork, and defense.
Build strong disciplinary grounding and field sensibility for Nepal’s diverse settings.
Train students to plan feasible research, keep accurate notes, and write clearly.
Support pathways to professional roles that require cultural understanding and documentation.
Graduates join development projects, research units, museums or cultural organizations, and social programs that value ethnographic insight. Some enter monitoring and evaluation roles where qualitative methods are needed. Many continue to MPhil/PhD after field experience.
Explain major schools of anthropological theory and relate them to Nepali cases.
Plan and carry out small field studies with ethical awareness and accurate records.
Present findings through a structured thesis/report with references and appendices.
Field Methods: Interview practice, observation, mapping, and consent routines.
Data Handling: Transcription, coding basics, and note organization.
Writing Workshop: Literature review steps, argument flow, and revision habits.
The college uses lectures, reading circles, and field orientations. Faculty supervise proposal steps, monitor field visits, and conduct debrief sessions for reflection. Attendance and steady submission of internal tasks are required for exam eligibility.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree accepted by TU for master’s study
Entrance/Screening: Faculty/department entrance when announced
Documents: Application form, academic transcripts, character certificate, migration (if applicable), citizenship/ID, photographs
Development Sector: Qualitative research, community studies, and documentation
Culture and Heritage: Museum/cultural center assistance and curation support
Health/Social Programs: Social research and outreach roles that need field engagement
Higher Study: MPhil/PhD and university research after experience
Merit-Based: Semester-wise waivers tied to results and conduct
Need-Based: Support for low-income families with verified documents
Inclusion/Talent: Consideration for underrepresented groups and recognized achievements
Renewal: Review under campus policy and attendance rules
Field-Centered: Structured pathway from proposal to thesis builds practical research habits.
Nepal Focus: Papers connect theory to the Himalayan and Nepali context.
Semester Rhythm: Clear progression through coursework, fieldwork, and writing.
MA in Anthropology at Active Academy College follows TU’s semester framework and brings together theory, field practice, and writing. Students learn how to plan research, work respectfully in communities, and present findings that inform projects and future study.
