Master of Science in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Visual Ethnography
A specialized Master's programme focusing on the use of audiovisual media and multimodal approaches in contemporary anthropological research.
Best for:Students interested in combining anthropological theory with audiovisual and digital media production for social research.
Overview
The Visual Ethnography track at Leiden University offers a comprehensive framework for addressing global vulnerabilities and social resilience through an anthropological lens. Students learn to utilize audiovisual media as a primary tool for research, exploring how sensory, embodied, and spatial registers can enhance ethnographic insights. The programme emphasizes the integration of digital media and multimodal methodologies to foster collaboration with research communities. Graduates are prepared to expand the scope of scholarly outputs and highlight the vital role of anthropology in public discourse.
What you'll do
- Engage with theoretical frameworks concerning global vulnerabilities and social resilience.
- Develop skills in audiovisual media production for ethnographic documentation.
- Apply multimodal approaches to collaborate effectively with diverse research communities.
- Produce contemporary anthropological research using digital and sensory methodologies.
- Create scholarly outputs that bridge academic research and public engagement.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a closely related social science discipline.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; proficiency level as required by the university for Master's admission.
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in cultural anthropology or development sociology.
- Strong interest in visual and sensory research methods.
- Proficiency in English for academic study and research.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-04-01
Applications must be submitted through the official Leiden University portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and prepare all necessary academic documentation before the deadline.
- Academic transcripts
- CV
- Statement of purpose
- Proof of English language proficiency
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