Master of Arts in Anthropology
A research-oriented two-year Master's programme focusing on advanced anthropological theory, methodology, and regional expertise.
Best for:Best for students with a background in anthropology seeking advanced research training and regional specialization.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Anthropology at Leipzig University is a two-year, research-focused programme designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field. The curriculum emphasizes advanced theory, methodological training, and the development of academic skills such as research proposal writing and journal-style essay composition. Students are expected to deepen their regional expertise through electives and conduct independent research or an internship during their third semester. The programme culminates in the completion of a substantial Master's thesis in the final semester.
What you'll do
- Attend core modules on current anthropological debates and the relationship between technology and culture.
- Develop advanced academic skills including research proposal writing and scholarly essay composition.
- Engage in methodological training to prepare for independent research projects.
- Conduct original fieldwork or complete a professional research internship during the third semester.
- Author a Master's thesis of approximately 30,000 words in the final semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (C1 level required); proof via placement test or interview.
Instruction: English
- Academic proficiency in English at C1 level
- Successful completion of an admission test
- Proof of a second foreign language at A2/B1 level
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related discipline
- Must pass the university's admission test
- Must provide proof of a second foreign language at A2/B1 level
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-05-31
Applicants must submit their application through both the uni-assist portal and directly to the Institute of Anthropology. Only applications submitted to both channels will be considered in the selection process.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Proof of second foreign language proficiency
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