Study programme code

HIANM.HT

Study programme administrator

Maarja Kaaristo

MER study programme code

80525

version code

HIANM/10.HT

School / college

HT - School of Humanities

Study programme title in Est.

Antropoloogia

study programme title in Engl.

Anthropology

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

social sciences

Study programme subgroup

Sociology and cultural studies

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor degree or an equivalent level of qualification. International show more...
applicants to whom English is not a native language are required to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. Admission is based on the results of the vocational aptitude exam.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse magister (antropoloogia)

Study programme aims and objectives

- to provide an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in the disciplines of anthropology; show more...

- to provide an opportunity for those with a Bachelor degree in anthropology to increase their competence in modern social and cultural anthropology or audiovisual ethnography;
- to provide an opportunity for those with a Bachelor degree in other disciplines of the humanities or arts to continue their studies in anthropology on equal terms with students referred to in the previous clause;
- to create preconditions for the extensive application of the theory and methods of the disciplines taught under the curriculum in the research work of students in Doctoral studies of anthropology or other disciplines in the social sciences or humanities, or in employment in any state authority, local government authority or third sector.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has an extensive knowledge in the selected discipline
- is able to see the relevance and potential of anthropological research in resolving, show more...
understanding and analyzing global problems
- is able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in Doctoral studies, or academic or non-academic positions
- is able to carry out fieldwork and to write research papers based on empirical data
- has the needed skills for and critical analysis of speciality literature

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Master’s thesis.
International students matriculated since Academic Year 2020/2021 must receive a positive result for course EKY6109.HT in order to fulfill the graduation requirements. The International student is a student without Estonian citizenship, long-term residence permit or permanent right of residence.