Social and Cultural Anthropology (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth

Social and Cultural Anthropology is a research-focused, English-taught M.A. that gives advanced orientation in socio-cultural anthropology and guides students through an independent ethnographic research project. It emphasises the multiplicity of human experience and global entanglements, and benefits from Bayreuth's focus on African Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); part-time study possible (maximum 20 credit points per semester)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Module A in the first term covers Social and Cultural Theory, World Anthropologies and the methods masterclass Doing Ethnography; Module B covers Contemporary Themes in Anthropology; Module C forms the research project of preparation, fieldwork (usually at least six weeks, in the third term) and analysis; Module D offers electives, including a foreign language other than English or German.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for academic positions and for non-academic careers in NGOs, public and media relations, international organisations, cultural heritage institutions, museums, tourism and foundations; fieldwork can lead into PhD studies.

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