Master of Arts [M.A] [Humanities - Cultural Anthropology] From Uppsala University

The Master Programme in the taught at ,?has a duration of two academic years and leads to a Master of Arts (120 credits) with Cultural Anthropology as the main field of study. However, it is also possible for you to graduate after one academic year with a Master of Arts (60 credits) in Cultural Anthropology. The vast majority of students choose to carry out two years of studies.

The one-year programme provides in-depth knowledge of theory and method in anthropology, and includes the opportunity to complete a minor anthropological fieldwork.

The two-year programme broadens and further deepens your anthropological competence by giving you the opportunity to take additional courses in Cultural Anthropology or other relevant disciplines; to take applied anthropology courses; to carry out internships in Sweden or abroad; or to study at another university for one semester.

To be admitted to the Master Programme in the Humanities, specialising in Cultural Anthropology, you must have a BA in humanities or social sciences with at least 60 Higher Education Credits in cultural/social anthropology, or an equivalent subject.

Students who have previously completed the one-year Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology may be admitted to the second year and will then write a 15 credit essay during the second year.

Career

This programme provides you with professional, analytical capacities in areas such as international development and humanitarian assistance, migration, multiculturalism, journalism and media, tourism, museums and exhibitions. It also gives you a solid basis for pursuing a research career in Anthropology.