MA Cultural Studies
A research-oriented Master's programme focusing on the analysis of everyday cultural practices and social transformations.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences seeking hands-on qualitative research experience.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Cultural Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers a comprehensive exploration of human life worlds through the lenses of ethnology, sociology, and media studies. Students engage in a curriculum that balances theoretical foundations with intensive, group-based research projects. The programme emphasizes critical reflection on social dynamics such as inequality, migration, and cultural identity. Graduates are prepared to conduct independent qualitative research and communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
What you'll do
- Participate in two intensive group-based research-study projects.
- Develop research questions and design appropriate qualitative methodologies.
- Conduct fieldwork and perform systematic data analysis.
- Collaborate with peers to publish or present research findings.
- Engage in critical reflection on cultural norms, values, and social systems.
- Complete an independent Master's thesis in the final semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies, Cultural Anthropology, European Ethnology, or a related social studies or humanities field.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German (B2) and English (B2).
Instruction: German and English.
- Academic background in social studies or humanities.
- Proficiency in German (B2 level).
- Proficiency in English (B2 level).
- Ability to work collaboratively in research teams.
- Hold a recognized Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Non-German degree holders must apply for degree recognition.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-01
Applications must be submitted through the university's official portal. Applicants with non-German degrees must first complete the degree recognition process.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Official language certificates
- Degree recognition documents
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