Social & Cultural Anthropology, Master of Arts (MA)

Research-focused master's programme in social and cultural anthropology that combines advanced anthropological theory with an ethnographic research project and Bayreuth's global and Africa-related strengths.

Academic requirements

Conditional admission is possible; special conditions may comprise up to 30 credit points.

Minimum GPA

Final grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English at B2 CEFR is required at the time of application.

German requirements

CEFR A1 level of German competency by the end of the second semester

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's degree with grade 2.5 or better in social and cultural anthropology, related Bayreuth anthropology-focused programmes, interdisciplinary African studies, or an equivalent degree.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates are prepared for research, cultural analysis, development-related, and other professional roles requiring advanced ethnographic and anthropological expertise.

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