11 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Master program in Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State (ATS) at the University of Bern addresses topics that have become increasingly important in view of the ongoing process of globalization and increasing international interdependencies and interconnections. 

Citizens of modern societies are faced with a vast variety of questions concerning the relationship between politics, economics, morality and law. The Master program in Political, Legal, and Economic Philosophy (PLEP) of the philosophical department at the University of Bern aims to provide a context in which students from different countries can address these questions systematically.

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.

The Business and Economics master's degree program at the University of Bern builds on previous knowledge relating to business and economics obtained in a Bachelor’s degree program.

This Economics Master program at the University of Bern expands the knowledge students have attained at the Bachelor level and addresses selected topics in various areas. 

The Master program in Geography at the University of Bern builds upon the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor program by offering a specialized yet also interdisciplinary education that allows students to pursue various careers: Geographers can be found in public agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, development organizations and consulting firms.

The University of Bern offers a Master of Science in Applied Economic Analysis, designed to be completed in three semesters. This programme is conducted in English and provides students with the skills necessary to analyse economic issues relevant to policy-making and business strategies.

 This Public Management and Policy degree program at the University of Bern offers interdisciplinary training with lectures and seminars and case studies focusing on methodology and subject area.

Students in the Eastern European Studies program at the University of Bern learn about the specific political and social problems in East European societies, which are still in the midst of a transformation.

The Master in Climate Sciences program at the University of Bern provides a broad range of courses and training opportunities for the future climate scientist and climate professional. It facilitates both a general qualification in the field of climate sciences and a sound expertise in an elective climate-related topic.

Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes - CREOLE is the first Joint European Master Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bern.