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Cultural/Social Anthropology and Sociology University of Konstanz

Degree

Master of Arts

Standard period of study (amount)

4 semesters

Location

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Sociology, Social Science
  • Ethnology
  • Anthropology

Focus

Political Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Project Seminars, interdisciplinary, international, Social comparison, Sociological Theory and Methods, Economic Ethnology, Inequality, Migration

Annotation

Research-oriented programme and linked to topics and problems of the present day; Comparative view of culture and society, particularly with regard to non-European societies, which enables an external perspective on one’s own society The programme is characterised by an excellent student-teacher ratio.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Proof of an above-average degree (grade of at least 2.5) in a course of study of at least 3 years at a state or state-recognised higher education institution in a subject relevant for the Master's degree course in Ethnology and Sociology, such as Ethnology, Sociology or Cultural Anthropology or a comparable degree course (minimum degree Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree). The decision on the fulfilment of the stated requirements is made by the selection committee. - A letter of motivation of at least two pages in length (A4), providing information about the reasons for the choice of the Master's degree course in Ethnology and Sociology as well as the expectations of the applicant for the academic studies and their goals in the academic studies. The letter of motivation may also be written in English.

Lecture period

  • 21.10.2024 - 08.02.2025
  • 07.04.2025 - 19.07.2025

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2024/2025)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
    Applications by 15/7 for the winter semester, and by 15/1 for the summer semester. Deviating deadlines can be found on the web pages. www.uni.kn/studienangebot/master
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
    No information
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
    15.7 (admission restricted courses) and/or 15.9 (non-admission restricted courses), unless specified differently by the respective programme

Summer semester (2025)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
    Applications by 15/7 for the winter semester, and by 15/1 for the summer semester. www.uni.kn/studienangebot/master

Tuition fee

In Baden-Württemberg, tuition fees will apply for students from countries outside the EU/EEA, as well as fees for a second degree course. There are exceptions. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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