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European Ethnology

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Winter term 2024/25

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

The degree programme with a major focus on research

A distinctive feature of the master’s programme in European Ethnology is the two-semester research study, which develops your project and teamwork skills. These intensive research projects are presented in the form of a science-to-public activity (e.g. book, exhibition, film, radio).

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

Practical experience in qualitative research methods is a good foundation for this degree programme, together with an interest in enhancing your understanding of theory and methods. You should also have an interest in autonomous research work. For admission to the master’s programme you need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

European Ethnology at the University of Graz

This degree programme examines topics of relevance to social and cultural studies, using a range of research methods. Research topics focus on contemporary issues such as processes of cultural transformation or the phenomenon of the urban-space-society.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to develop your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this master’s programme you will be equipped with a high level of expert, cultural and communicative skills. You will be particularly well qualified for professional roles in the cultural or social sectors, such as research and teaching, or project work in universities and non-university institutions, in cultural management, the museum and exhibition sector, in archives, publishing and the book industry, in the media and tourism, regional planning, cross-cultural communication or policymaking.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Two-semester study project

Opportunity to pursue your own research interests

Excellent supervision and support

„This degree programme offers an opportunity for contact with people and their everyday lives, and to build on this to examine our society from a critical perspective, and to understand and help to shape it. “

Laura