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Empirical Cultural Analysis and Political Anthropology

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Always

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

The degree programme with a major focus on research and practice

A distinctive feature of the master’s programme in Empirical Cultural Analysis and Political Anthropology is the two-semester research study, which develops your project and teamwork skills. These intensive research projects are presented in the form of a science-to-public activity (e.g. book, exhibition, film, radio). The Master's Plus programme at the University of Graz can also be completed as part of this Master's programme.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

Practical experience in qualitative research methods is a good foundation for this degree programme, together with an interest in enhancing your understanding of theory and methods. You should also have an interest in autonomous research work. In order to be admitted to the Master's degree programme, it is advantageous to have completed a relevant previous degree program, but admission is also possible for students who can provide proof of sufficient ECTS credits from other cultural and social science studies.

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About the study programme

Empirical Cultural Analysis and Political Anthropology at the University of Graz

This degree programme examines topics of relevance to social and cultural studies, using a range of research methods. Research topics focus on contemporary issues such as processes of cultural transformation or the phenomenon of the urban-space-society.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to develop your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this master’s programme you will be equipped with a high level of expert, cultural and communicative skills. You will be particularly well qualified for professional roles in the cultural or social sectors, such as research and teaching, or project work in universities and non-university institutions, in cultural management, in NGOs, in cultural work, the museum and exhibition sector, in archives, publishing and the book industry, in the media and tourism, regional planning, cross-cultural communication or policymaking.

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Note on registration

At the University of Graz, the Bachelor's degree in European Ethnology qualifies students for direct entry into the Master's degree programme. Previous studies with a cultural and social science focus are eligible for admission to the Master's programme. If you have not completed your preliminary studies at the University of Graz, you must submit an application for admission to the Master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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About the study programme
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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Two-semester study project

Opportunity to pursue your own research interests

Excellent supervision and support

„This degree programme offers an opportunity for contact with people and their everyday lives, and to build on this to examine our society from a critical perspective, and to understand and help to shape it. “

Laura