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MA in Cultural Anthropology

by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study programme
Cultural Anthropology
Qualification
Cultural Anthropologist
Level
MA
Application period
2025/26 Autumn intake: 1 October 2024 – 15 June 2025
Duration
4 semesters
Teaching mode
on-site
Language requirements
B2 level in English on the CEFR scale is a must. It is equivalent with an IELTS (academic version) 5.5 minimum score. Any official language exams (not only IELTS or TOEFL) are accepted as supporting documents.
Those who hold a Bachelor ‘s degree are exempt from language test requirements if their Bachelor’s programme was taught in English.
Academic requirements
Bachelor (or equivalent), preferably in the Social Sciences.
ECTS credits to collect
120 credits
Tuition fee
2500 EUR/semester
Other fees
150 EUR application fee
Lecture, seminar – practice
cc. 50% – cc. 50%

Short description

Our MA programme in Cultural Anthropology offers students a twofold opportunity. They can both explore historically and socially variable cultural phenomena across different regions including Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and South America with a special emphasis on Central Europe and deepen their understanding of local contexts and sociocultural processes in a globalized world. We welcome students from all over the world who are interested in cultural diversity, human nature, the application of social scientific knowledge and the special sociocultural contexts of Central Europe.

Entrance examination

Requisites of admission

Any kind of BA or BSc (or equivalent) diploma, preferably in the social sciences and a good command of English, written and spoken, proofed by a language certificate (B2 or higher), or a certificate of study conducted in English, and a motivation letter (2-3 pages). Applicants are admitted if they score at least 75 points (document assessment max. 20 points and online admission interview max. 80 points).

Evaluation criteria

During the 20–30-minute online admission interview, the applicant’s knowledge in social sciences, research interests and motivation, commitment to study cultural anthropology and language proficiency is assessed. Successful candidates are expected to answer the following questions on their professional backgrounds, and motivations:

  • What are your reasons and motivations for applying to study cultural anthropology at a master’s level at a university in a Central European city?
  • What do you know and what knowledge do you want to gain about Central Europe?
  • What do you want to achieve with a Master of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology?
  • What specific fields of cultural anthropology and Central Europe are you interested in? What are your current research interests?
  • How and where do you envision applying your Cultural Anthropology knowledge after graduating?

Based on the admission interview successful candidates (1) have a good command of written and oral knowledge in English (30% – 20 points), (2) present a well-composed motivational letter (30%), have a basic level of general literacy in the social sciences (20%), are interested in the contemporary sociocultural conditions of Central Europe (10%) and are motivated to gain a deeper understanding on how to apply social science knowledge in practical contexts (10% – all together 60 points).

Career prospects

The degree prepares students for advanced postgraduate research or careers as practitioners in applied and visual anthropology. Graduates can work in civil society and the business world, use qualitative methods, prepare policy briefs and recommendations for the government sector, and act as change agents to address sociocultural conflicts.

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Dr. Mária Illésné Dr. Kovács

Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Established in 1992, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is one of the youngest of eight faculties at the long-established University of Miskolc. The faculty increases the diversity and expands the range of opportunities available at the university. As the regional centre for the humanities, social sciences and teacher training, our faculty continues to be a leading teaching and research centre serving both the region and society. We look forward to welcoming you in person!

Dr. Mária Illésné Dr. Kovács

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