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Anthropology MA

Leipzig University Leipzig

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
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About the programme

Anthropology is an English-taught, research-focused Master of Arts at Leipzig University, with electives in English or German as you prefer. It runs full time over two years (120 credits) and starts in the winter semester. In the first year you discuss current anthropological literature and learn advanced academic skills, with compulsory modules and semi-elective area studies courses run with neighbouring subjects. In the second year you carry out your own research project, with close supervision, or spend a semester abroad or do an extended internship, and you finish with your master's thesis. It suits graduates in anthropology or a related discipline. Graduates work in research and teaching, education, museums, work with refugees, media.

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Anthropology MA at Leipzig University

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

German for application
B1
German for enrollment
B1

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
120

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Prerequisites

  • Degree from a higher education institution in Anthropology or a related discipline
  • Proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Proficiency in an additional language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

For this degree programme, applicants must complete an aptitude test (opens in a new tab).

Bachelor's degree:

A bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, or other college degree with related anthropological themes, or comparable degree in humanities, cultural studies, or social science.

Language requirements:

Our courses are taught in English. Potential students are therefore required to be able to speak fluent English (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): Level B2, UNIcert II, or another equivalent documentation) and demonstrate capability to understand academic language. Proof of employment in a regional language desired.

Aptitude Exam:

In order to properly be accepted at our master's program, you must successfully complete an aptitude exam. This consists of a 30-minute interview, which consists of

  • 10-minute presentation (topic is up to the applicant)
  • a follow up 10-minute discussion
  • 10-minute exchange regarding current and future research interested topics of the student.

The aptitude exam for the upcoming winter semester takes place in June. For international applicants, the exam is also possible via Skype. The exact date of exam will be informed at least a week prior to the scheduled exam.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Anthropology MA

Programme-specific documents

application form (to fill in online via the application platform uni-assist)

secondary school leaving certificate, including subject grades (e.g. Baccalaureate, School Leaving Certificate, A Levels)

evidence of all completed degrees (e.g. bachelor’s, Diplom)

Transcript of Records detailing all past academic achievements

certificate of language proficiency

CV in German or English

applicants from China, India and Vietnam only – please refer to the APS webpages for the currently applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam

if applicable: proof of having passed the aptitude test (EFP) or the evaluation of subject-specific admission requirements (FZV)

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

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online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Universität Leipzig

Goethestraße 3-5

04109 Leipzig

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

269.9 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,444 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

€269.90 per semester

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