Master of Arts in Anthropology and its Franco-German Perspectives
A joint double-degree Master's programme in social and cultural anthropology offered by Goethe University Frankfurt and EHESS Paris.
Best for:Students with a background in anthropology seeking a bilingual, international research-oriented Master's degree.
Overview
This joint Master's programme provides advanced training in social and cultural anthropology, bridging the academic traditions of Germany and France. Students spend two semesters at Goethe University Frankfurt and two semesters at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris. The curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of anthropological research methods, independent project development, and field research. Graduates are prepared for professional roles in research or for entry into doctoral studies.
What you'll do
- Complete four semesters of full-time study across two partner universities.
- Develop and execute an individual research project during the second and third semesters.
- Conduct field research as part of the Master's project in consultation with supervisors.
- Participate in an international research colloquium in the fourth semester.
- Write and defend a Master's thesis based on independent research.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology or a closely related field.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German (C1) and French (approx. C1) are required; English proficiency is not strictly required.
Instruction: German and French
- Very good proficiency in German (C1 level).
- Very good proficiency in French (approx. C1 level).
- Ability to conduct independent academic research.
- Strong motivation for cross-cultural anthropological study.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate proficiency in both German and French via oral examination and certificates.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-06-15
Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal. Applicants must provide a motivation letter of 500 to 700 words and official language certificates for German and French.
- Motivation letter
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- German language certificate
- French language certificate
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