Overview
The programme offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire analytical tools with which to approach contemporary global and local social processes and trends. These include issues such as migration with its corollaries of increasing cross-cultural contact and new diaspora politics, financial crises and advancement of neo-liberal (and other) policies, both internationally and locally, transformation of political subjectivities in the context of shifting ideas about development, state-building and nation.
The MHum programme builds upon the 3-year BHum programme in Cultural and Social Anthropology, but it is open to graduates from other fields, seeing their previous academic and professional experience as a potential for productive interdisciplinary work. Our programme staff hold doctoral degrees from world’s best ranking universities. They apply high standards both in teaching and public discussions, thus encouraging critical analysis beyond the academic realm. The programme is mostly orientated towards public anthropology and the Baltic region, but students are encouraged to develop and explore their own research topics with the support of experienced supervisors within our department.
The programme uses its ERASMUS exchange agreements to send students to other European universities and welcomes students from abroad to Latvia.
Career opportunities
- The programme graduates can pursue academic career in Latvia and abroad (several graduates teach at the University of Latvia) or continue professional career in public, business or NGO sectors.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Anthropology SociologyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving equivalent level of education from an institution of higher education;
- English language proficiency.
- Pass of entrance examination by submitting a written 1 page essay/motivation letter and participating in an entrance interview via Skype.
- The grade obtained in final Bachelor’s exam (20%);
- The grade point average of undergraduate studies (20%);
- Entrance examination (60%)
- Please note! Only EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state-financed study place.
Tuition Fee
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International
3000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2700 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2700 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Riga
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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