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MSc Evolutionary Anthropology at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught master's programme giving in-depth knowledge of current research on human evolution and development, with a focus on genetic, palaeoanthropological and cognitive aspects of human behaviour and thought.

Faculty: Fakultät für Lebenswissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory and elective modules, with practice- and research-oriented compulsory modules in the third semester; all students take the compulsory module "Evolutionary Anthropology" in the first semester.

Career pathways

Enables doctoral study, e.g. at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, and the methods training is useful beyond academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in biology, psychology, biological anthropology or an equivalent subject, with proof of knowledge in at least four listed areas (including genetics, quantitative research methods, bioinformatics and statistics) totalling 40 credit points. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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