Social and Cultural Anthropology
Master of Arts (M.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 4 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester , Summer semester |
| Restricted admission | Ja |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit points | Subject A: 51 CP + Subject B: 39 CP + Master’s Thesis (in Subject A): 30 CP = 120 CP |
Course description
The Master's programme in Social and Cultural Anthropology, as part of a two-subject Master’s programme provides in-depth research-oriented training in a cultural and social science that deals with human culture in general and indivitwo-subject cultures in particular on an empirical basis. The traditional focus of the discipline of Social and Cultural Anthropology is on rural non-European cultures and societies. These are still the focus of attention today, but in recent decades urban and industrial societies have increasingly come into view, and one’s own society has also become an important topic. Reade more about the Master's programme on the department's homepage.
Students must demonstrate their proficiency in a modern foreign language other than English at level A2 (CEFR) to register for their master's thesis. Other language skills may have to be demonstrated upon admission to the master’s degree. You can find more information in the admission regulations.
Social and Cultural Anthropology (Master's programme - 2 subjects, profile 1: with Thesis in Social and Cultural Anthropology)
Within the framework of this study profile, you must complete the two advanced modules AM1 and AM2 as well as one specialisation module and one supplementary module (1 to 3) each. You write the Master's thesis in Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Modules: Social and Cultural Anthropology (Master's programme - 2 subjects, profile 1) | |
Advanced Module 1 & 2 | |
| AM 1: Anthropology of the Contemporary | AM 2: Methods in Anthropological Research |
Specialisation Module 1 & 2 | |
| SM 1: Anthropology of Socioeconomic Organization and Anthropology of the Environment | SM 2: Media Anthropology: Media, Museum and the Arts |
Specialisation Module 3 | |
| SM 3: Anthropology of Globalization and Translocal Mobilities | |
Supplementary Module 1 & 2 | |
| EM 1: Field Research Practice | EM 2: Study Abroad |
Supplementary Module 3 | |
| EM 3: Vocational Practice | |
MASTER'S THESIS | |
Social and Cultural Anthropology (Master's programme - 2 subjects, profile 2: with Thesis in the second subject)
In this study profile, you must complete the advanced modules AM1 and AM3 as well as a specialisation module of your choice. You write the Master's thesis in your other subject.
Social and Cultural Anthropology (Master's programme - 2 subjects, profile 2) | |
Advanced Module 1 & 3 | |
| AM 1: Anthropology of the Contemporary | AM 3: Comparative Cultural Research: Socialities, Religion and Ethics |
Specialisation Module 1 & 2 | |
| SM 1: Anthropology of Socioeconomic Organization and Anthropology of the Environment | SM 2: Media Anthropology: Media, Museum and the Arts |
Specialisation Module 3 | |
| SM 3: Anthropology of Globalization and Translocal Mobilities | |
Course advice
The Departmental Advisors are available to answer subject-specific questions.
You can contact the Interdisciplinary Student Advisory Service if you would like to receive interdisciplinary advice, have specific questions, e.g. about subject combinations, recognition, change of location/transverse entry or graduation - or if you do not know who to contact with your questions.