Social and Cultural Anthropology

Research-focused master's programme in social and cultural anthropology built around ethnographic research, contemporary anthropological questions, and Bayreuth's globally oriented anthropology profile.

Academic requirements

Cover letter: All applicants must submit a cover letter comprising a maximum of two pages in which they explain why they consider themselves well-suited for the MA programme in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Applicants could additionally describe their main focus areas during their previous studies, internships, experiences abroad, etc. If the candidates have first ideas of a research project they want to realise within the Master's programme, they are encouraged to add a short draft of their plan into the cover letter as well.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

English at B2 CEFR is required.

German requirements

GERMAN: level A1

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's degree with at least grade 'good' in social and cultural anthropology, culture and society with anthropology focus, culture and society in Africa with anthropology focus, or an equivalent degree.

APS Certificate

Yes

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 ethnographic research, cultural analysis, and related roles in academic, cultural, and social-policy contexts.

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