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University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg) Freiburg im Breisgau
Social and Cultural Anthropology is an English-taught Master of Arts at the University of Freiburg over 4 semesters with 120 credits, starting in the winter semester. It explores social and cultural dynamics in today's globalised world, looking at how economic, political and social structures intersect with worldviews and cultural interpretations, and links local life worlds with global issues. Teaching focuses on economic, environmental and political anthropology, with faculty expertise across Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, and a student research project builds practical and analytical skills. You develop methodological competence and intercultural sensitivity, preparing you for careers in research, media, museums, development cooperation, migration-related work and global civil society. You need English at B2.
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What you need to apply for Social and Cultural Anthropology at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)
has obtained a first degree from a German university in a Bachelor's degree program in social or cultural sciences or in an equivalent degree program of at least three years at a German or foreign university that meets the qualifying requirements set out in paragraph 2, and
2\. has knowledge of the English language that corresponds to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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