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The programme provides a stimulating research environment where you can develop your own research project through a range of fieldwork-based practises that examines the relativity of world-views, the commonalities of social practices, and relate them to a broader global context.

The Anthropology programme at Tallinn University offers two MA pathways conducted in English language. In one pathway, MA students produce a 40,000 word dissertation that is based on eight weeks of ethnographic fieldwork.

Due to the relatively small size of our unit, an important aspect of our existence is the personal rapport which students develop with their peers and supervisors. This lends itself to spirited and stimulating discussions which often carry on in informal contexts.

The MA normally takes 2 years.

• During the first year, the MA student is expected to actively participate in seminars, attend the School’s courses and contribute to university events. Throughout the first 2 semesters, the candidate attends numerous courses and seminars with the goal of fine-tuning the theme that will be developed in the MA dissertation.

• At the end of the 2nd semester, MA researchers are required to submit a research proposal to the curriculum staff. This proposal should state the research question, its relevance to the discipline, the methodology addressing it, and any ethical issues foreseen in carrying out the project. The proposal is discussed with a member of staff, other than the candidate’s supervisor, so that the researcher can receive independent feedback.

• After the successful submission of the proposal, MA researchers embark on the fieldwork aspect of their projects. The suitable amount of time for this is an issue that is agreed upon with the supervisor(s). After fieldwork, one academic year is allotted to writing up. Attendance and participation in seminars at this stage are crucial.

Graduate career options

• Education/Outreach

• Archaeology

• Cultural Resource Management (CRM)

• Historic Preservation

• Museum/Curation/Project Design

• Community Development

• Advocacy (Human Rights/Social Justice)

• Computers/Software Development/Information Technology

• Design (products and/or services)

• Ethnography/Cultural AnthropologyHealth

• Environment and Natural Resources

• Tourism/Heritage

• Management Consulting/Organizational Development/Training

• Humanitarian Efforts