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MSC in Anthropology

MSC in Anthropology

University of Copenhagen (KU)

Duration

2 years

Intake

September

Degree

Master’s

Program Overview

The MSc in Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year full-time program that includes courses, fieldwork, and a master's thesis. The curriculum is structured as follows:

  • Year 1:
    • Semester 1: Analytical Approaches (15 ECTS), Restricted or free electives (15 ECTS)
    • Semester 2: Anthropological Project Design (15 ECTS), Restricted or free electives (15 ECTS)
  • Year 2:
    • Semester 3: Fieldwork - Ethnography and Analysis (30 ECTS)
    • Semester 4: Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

Students can choose a general profile or specialize in:

  • Anthropology of Health
  • Business and Organisational Anthropology

The program emphasizes anthropological theory, methodology, qualitative data collection (participant observation, interviews), and practical research experience. Fieldwork often involves ethnographic research, and the thesis culminates students' empirical and analytical work.

The program is taught in English and demands full-time attendance, focusing heavily on hands-on and research-based learning.

Key Information

University

University of Copenhagen (KU)

Campus

Copenhagen

Total Credits

120

Study Mode

Full-time

Loan Availability

No

Program Details

Duration

2 years

Tuition Fee:

5,250 USD

Format

Full-time

Attendance:

On Campus Learning

Study Gap:

10 years

Fees & Funding:

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1Semester 2
Analytical Approaches
(15 ECTS)
Anthropological Project Design
(15 ECTS)
Optional anthropological courses
(2 x 7,5 ECTS)
Optional courses
(2 x 7,5 ECTS credits)

Year 2

Semester 3Semester 4
Fieldwork: Ethnography and Analysis (30 ECTS)Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

Entry Requirement

Academic

You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from Danish or international universities.

Language

IELTS - 6.5/6

TOEFL - 83

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