51 Master's in Ethnic Studies in Europe

The Medieval Irish Studies programme from Maynooth University enables students to explore and examine the rich tradition of early Irish literature and intellectual culture, from the early medieval period and the advent of Christianity until the coming of the Normans at the end of the 12th century.

The South Asian Studies from SOAS University of London provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Race, Media and Social Justice - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

The Taiwan Studies programme at SOAS University of London is the first postgraduate degree focussing on contemporary Taiwan in the English speaking world.

The Creative and Cultural Industries programme at SOAS University of London is aimed at students who are interested in learning about the history, theory and practices of the cultural economy through a global lens.

The Migration and Diaspora Studies at SOAS University of London tackles these crucial and timely questions, providing students with the skills to understand, diagnose and articulate what is at stake in contemporary experiences of migration and diaspora

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Culture Industry - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

This Ethnochoreology course from University of Limerick explores dance as a cultural practice, offering a unique lens through which to study movement, identity, and tradition.  

Gain in-depth, specialist knowledge and become an expert in decoloniality, racism, race and education studies on this flexible Race, Education and Decolonial Thought programme from Leeds Beckett University.

Unleash your creativity with the MLitt in Ethnology & Folklore at the University of Aberdeen. Delve into the vibrant vernacular culture through stories, music, traditions, and more. This programme offers a comprehensive exploration of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology, focusing on Scottish culture and traditions. Engage in fieldwork, a radio and film project, and digital field recording. 

The Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity programme at Birkbeck, University of London offers a comprehensive postgraduate experience through a M.A., PG Cert, and PG Dip. This course is available full-time or part-time, with classes scheduled in the evening. The duration varies, with the M.A. taking one year full-time or two years part-time.

The MA Irish Folklore and Ethnology at University College Dublin is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. This Master of Arts degree explores Ireland's oral traditions and vernacular heritage. Available for full-time or part-time study, the curriculum focuses on archival research, fieldwork, and cultural history.

In the Master's Programme in Ethnology and Folkloristics at Uppsala University, you learn to identify and interpret cultural patterns and relationships that are important for the development of society. 

In the Chinese Studies - Component in the Master of Education from Heidelberg University, students learn about both traditional and contemporary aspects of China, including the role played by China in the greater world and the associated diversified exchange processes that link both China’s history and its present-day existence to other regions. 

The MASA program at the University of Bern addresses all the varied aspects of Social Anthropology. The program also focuses on innovative research in both traditional areas, such as kinship, social exchange, religious and ritual practices, ethnicity, material culture and the human-environment relationship, and new fields such as gender studies and the anthropology of climate change.

In this Master in Cultural History and Heritage from Utrecht University you will study the culture of the past and the use of history in the present. In our programme you will learn to approach heritage issues from the perspective of cultural history and cultural theory. At the same time, it is our goal to turn our work in cultural history into products of public history.

The Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Studies MA at UCL is a one-year programme designed for full-time or part-time study. This advanced degree provides critical insights into race and postcolonial issues, equipping students with theoretical and methodological skills essential for various professional paths.

The part-time M.Sc. in Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity at Birkbeck, University of London offers a unique opportunity to explore complex social issues. This two-year programme is designed for those seeking a deep understanding of cultural dynamics, with classes held in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.

Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Specialisation Global Ethnography Are you eager to conduct your own three-month research project? Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills? Are you creative, flexible and hard-working? Then Global Ethnography is the right specialisation for you!

The Migration Studies program is a Master’s 2 program from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon offering a multidisciplinary approach to the migratory phenomenon, combining the contributions of the human and social sciences (economics, geography, history, political science, sociology) and legal sciences.