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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key Concepts In Anthropology
Exploring Ethnography
Power, Politics And The State: Anthropological Perspectives
Gender And Sexual Politics Ma
Ethnographic Methods And Research Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Anthropology Ethnic Studies View 11 other Masters in Ethnic Studies in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Admissions Committee strives to admit around 20 suitable applicants per year. This Master’s programme has the following entry requirements:

An academic Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences. Your undergraduate degree must have included sufficient anthropology courses (approximately 20 EC) and preferably a course on qualitative research methods. Students with another academic Bachelor's degree with a demonstrable interest in sociocultural transformations can also be admitted to the programme. This is up to the Admissions Committee to decide.
A minimum average grade of 7.5 in the Dutch system or an international equivalent
English writing sample: applicants are required to submit an English academic writing sample in the form of a term paper, thesis or published article, preferably on a topic related to the programme.
Motivation that fits the aim of this programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

20605 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20605 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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