Anthropology of the Americas

Master's programme focused on the past and present of Indigenous societies in Latin America, combining cultural anthropology, archaeology, ethnohistory, and regional expertise.

Academic requirements

Applicants from other degree programmes must have obtained regional knowledge of the Americas (24 credits) achieved through separate studies or participation in events with an average grade of at least 2.3.

Minimum GPA

German grade 2.3 or better.

English requirements

English at CEFR B2. The programme page also requires Spanish at CEFR A2.

Accepted bachelor fields

Degree in social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, history related to Latin America, Latin American studies, Hispanic studies, or a comparable field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

345.07 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 345.07 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates can take up occupations in many different areas, inside and outside of academia (e.g. national and international organisations and companies, cultural management, museums, science management, research & education).

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