University of Munster Münster
Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices is an international Master of Arts at the University of Münster's professional school. Over three years it trains you in the theory and practice of visual anthropology, the documentary arts (film, photography and installation), and media culture and media anthropology. You study the theoretical and practical foundations of the field and gain experience in film production, project development and audio-visual installation, with modules taught in blocks, an internship and a thesis usually accompanied by a practical media project. Graduates apply this in academia, the arts, culture and media industries, and social, applied or educational media projects. The programme is taught in English. It suits you if you want to understand how media representations shape the world and turn that into your own research and media work.
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What you need to apply for Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices at University of Munster
What to prepare for your application to Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices
Along with the application form, please send the following
documents:
Certified copy of the undergraduate or first degree (e.g.
Diploma, Bachelor or Master certificate)
Certificate confirming ECTS-Level – if available
Certificate in English (at least level B2)
Personal statement (ca. 250 words)
CV
Send your application documents by email to [email protected]
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The proof of English is not required for applicants whose native language is English or who can prove an English-language university degree. Alternatively, the University of Münster Professional School offers an English test (20-minute interview). The fee for this test is €50.
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13.500 € in up to 3 installments
Students must pay a semester contribution fee of 352.67 EUR per semester.
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