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M.A. Ethnologie [Social and Cultural Anthropology]

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • No tuition
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  • Winter intake
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  • English or German
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
    Next deadline

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About the programme

The international MA in Social and Cultural Anthropology (Ethnologie) at Universität Hamburg explains social questions through ethnographic field research and comparison across cultures. You engage with issues such as migration, urban and rural change, consumption, governance, family change, natural resource management and climate change in regions across the world. The programme is built on learning through research. In semester one you study current theories and research design, in semester two you start your own project and a field research exercise, in semester three you do in-depth fieldwork abroad or work on comparative cultural theory, and in semester four you write your thesis. It lasts four semesters, is taught in German and English, and starts in winter. It suits graduates with a first degree in social and cultural anthropology.

Fields of study

Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Ethnologie [Social and Cultural Anthropology] at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Prerequisites

  • 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).

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What to prepare for your application to Ethnologie [Social and Cultural Anthropology]

Programme-specific documents

Final documents of your first degree:

bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.

If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)

If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.

GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results

Tabular CV in German or English

informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency

German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.

Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

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Application fee

Free

Address

General student guidance and counselling

University of Hamburg

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Zentrale Studienberatung und Psychologische Beratung

Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,590 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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