Cultural Anthropology - Sociocultural Transformation Utrecht University

Overview

This Master's introduces you to the analysis of the complex interplay of cultural diversity and power throughout the world with a particular emphasis on multi-level analyses ranging from interpersonal relations and local communities to regional, national and global socio-cultural configurations.

The first year consists of a thorough overview of anthropological theories, issues and debates in conjunction with state-of-the-art training in anthropological research methods. You will learn how to integrate theories and methods, which will result in a finished research design by the end of the year. After completing an intensive training in interview techniques, in the second year you will go on to conduct your empirical research abroad.

Career Prospects

The Master’s Cultural Anthropology - Sociocultural Transformation  programme at Utrecht University   prepares you for subsequent PhD training, but also serves as a freestanding programme for graduates who aspire to research positions outside academia.

This Master's programme prepares you for a scientific career, whether in academia (PhD training), research institutes, government organisations, NGOs or private companies.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.