In the master’s programme in Anthropology, you will deepen your understanding of the subject area and further develop your academic skills. Classes are taught in English. The programme has a strong focus on research and emphasises work on an individual research project, on which students concentrate in their second year. In the elective area, you can participate in courses taught in English or German according to your preference.
At a glance
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Field of study
History, Art and Area Studies, humanities and linguistics -
Degree type
postgraduate -
Degree
Master of Arts -
Language of instruction
English -
Full/part-time
full-time, part-time -
Course start
winter semester -
Admission restriction
without admission restriction, aptitude test -
Standard period of study
Four semesters
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ECTS credits
120
Requirements
- Degree from a higher education institution in Anthropology or a related discipline
- Proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Proficiency in an additional language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
For this degree programme, applicants must complete an aptitude test. Please take note of the various deadlines. You can find more information on the institute’s webpage. The institute will check whether the above requirements have been met and then issue an official notification. This serves as proof that the candidate meets the admission requirements.
Contents
The Anthropology MA is a full-time degree programme with 120 ECTS credits. It is planned as a two-year programme with a strong focus on research. In the first year, students concentrate on discussing current anthropological literature and learning advanced skills for conducting academic work. Classes take place in typically university formats.
Compulsory modules
- Current Debates in Anthropology
- Research Methods
- Culture and Technology
- Anthropology and Communication
Semi-elective courses on area studies
- Global Studies
- Indology, Tibetology and Mongolian Studies
- Chinese and Japanese Studies
- African Studies
- Arabic and Islamic Studies
During the second year of the programme, you carry out your research projects, expand your knowledge with a semester abroad or complete an internship. The programme then concludes with the master’s thesis.
- English-language degree programme, international environment
- Planning and implementation of your own research project, an extended internship or a semester abroad
- Close supervision when planning and implementing your research project
- Systematic teaching of knowledge about global regions due to cooperation with neighbouring subjects
- Academic careers in research and teaching
- Teaching careers such as adult learning and intercultural education (including education in public health and anti-racism)
- Cultural careers such as museums and other institutions that teach and promote culture
- Social careers such as work with refugees in advising and providing integration assistance for refugees
- Media careers such as journalism and public relations work
- Political careers such as international development work, foundations and non-governmental organisations
We recommend that students gain additional professional experience and build networks through internships.
- An internship is possible and can be counted toward the compulsory elective area
- A study stay abroad is recommended
Application
Course start: Winter semester
Admission restriction (NCU): no
Application period: 2 May–15 September
Application portal: AlmaWeb
An aptitude test is required for the first semester of this degree programme. A second application for the test has to be sent directly to the Institute for Anthropology. The application deadline is 31 May.
Please ensure that you read and take note of the further information provided on the pages “Online application” and “Applying for a master’s programme”.
International students can find information about application periods and how to apply on the page “International”.
Options in the winter semester: 3rd semester – without restrictions on admission
Options in the summer semester: 2nd semester and 4th semester – each without restrictions on admission
Application period: 2 May–15 September for the winter semester; 1 December–15 March for the summer semester
Application portal: AlmaWeb
Special enrolment requirements: Credits form (Anrechnungsbescheid)
You can find more information on our page for “Applying for higher semesters of study”.
International students can find information about application periods and how to apply on the page “International”.
An aptitude test is required for the first semester of this degree programme. Please go to the institute’s webpage to find information about the registration process for the aptitude test and the deadlines that apply! The application for the degree programme must be submitted separately to the registration for the aptitude test.
Internationality
Compulsory curriculum in English
