Ethnologie
[Social and Cultural Anthropology]
Qualification
: Master of ArtsFaculty
: HumanitiesDuration
: 4 semestersTeaching language
: German/EnglishProgram start
: winter semester, Important semester datesApplication period
: 01.06. to 15.07.Admission restrictions
: yesTuition Fees
: none, but Semester contribution
Program description
The international MA in Social and Cultural Anthropology (Ethnologie) takes an analytical approach to anthropology that aims to explain fundamental social questions via ethnographic field research and intercultural comparison. Students engage in contemporary issues such as migration, urban and rural transformation, consumption, governance, family transformation, natural resource management, and climate change and investigate these issues in a variety of regional contexts across the world.
The concept of “learning through research” forms the basis of the program and ties together the development of theoretical issues, individual research design, the acquisition and application of advanced ethnographic methods, and comparative analysis of existing sources. The Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology maintains an extensive network of international partners in both teaching and research. The focus on project work in particular enables students to prepare for a career in a whole range of exciting fields. The program is one of the largest master’s degree programs in social and cultural anthropology on offer in Germany. Students benefit from very good supervision and a broad range of course options.
Career prospects
The program's focus on expertise in research methods and socially relevant topics prepares students for careers in a variety of areas such as research, teaching, development cooperation, roles in international organizations, museum and cultural management, media, and tourism.
Program structure
The master’s program consists of a required, a required elective, and a free elective area. Students tailor the program to suit their individual interests. The curriculum reflects the research interests of staff in the Institute and aims to introduce students to these specific fields of study and research projects early on.
- Semester 1: Students explore current anthropological theories, research areas within the Institute, and the basics of research design.
- Semester 2: Students commence individual research projects, engage in research methods, exchange and evaluate research ideas with teachers and fellow students in a joint colloquium, and prepare and complete a field research exercise.
- Semester 3: Students either go abroad to carry out in-depth ethnographic fieldwork or work on a topic in the area of comparative cultural theory.
- Semester 4: Students analyze their research data, write up the master’s thesis, participate in a writing workshop, and take the final oral examination.
Additional information on degree program
- Homepage of the MA Program in Social and Cultural Anthropology
https://www.ethnologie.uni-hamburg.de/en/studium/studiengaenge/master-ab-sose-2016.html
Examination regulations
Departmental regulations / Degree program regulations
Information on studying at Universität Hamburg
Applying
General admission requirements for all master’s degree programs:
Proof of first degree, language proficiency
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Special admission requirements for this degree program:
- A first degree in social and cultural anthropology (e.g., bachelor’s degree) from Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree from another university.
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English (Internet-based TOEFL: 70, GER: B2, or German Abitur grade / Abitur intensive courses: 12 points).
Applying / Application procedure
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Contact
General academic advising
Subject-specific advising
Erwin Schweitzer, M.A.
Institut für Ethnologie
https://www.ethnologie.uni-hamburg.de/en/studium/studiengaenge/master-ab-sose-2016.html
12. Apr 2024