Overview

Key features

Social Anthropology is a discipline that studies contemporary social issues through empirically grounded studies of people’s lives. Through the Social Anthropology programme of the University of Oslo, you learn how anthropologists have developed theoretical and methodological tools for conducting such studies, and you learn to apply these yourself.

This study is a unique opportunity to do your own fieldwork aligned with your interests. You will design your own research project, carry out ethnographic fieldwork in a place and on a topic of your choice, and write up a master’s thesis based on your own fieldwork data.

Career opportunities

Anthropologists work with a wide variety of issues such as urban planning, development, migration and refugees, communication, market and consumer research, environmental management, technology, foreign affairs and teaching.

They get jobs in both public and private sector, including humanitarian organisations, government agencies, schools and higher education, private businesses and consultancy agencies.

The two-year master’s programme leads to an master's degree in Social Anthropology and qualifies for a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Writing and Project Development

Advanced Anthropological Methods

The Anthropology of Globalization

Core Themes in Contemporary Anthropology

Work, Capital and Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology View 3 other Masters in Anthropology in Norway

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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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.

4-year bachelor's degree or Licence.

You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system.

Documentation of English language proficiency.

Scan and upload your official transcripts documenting that you have completed your upper secondary education.

You must scan and upload your official bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcript.

Documentation of financing.

Passport or ID card.

Tuition Fee

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International

191000 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 191000 NOK per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oslo

11682 - 19230 NOK /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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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