Anthropology - Visual Anthropology
Master (2 years) of Science in Anthropology , 120 ECTS
Humanities, social sciences, communication and artsInstitution | Aarhus University (AU) |
Campus | Aarhus |
Duration | 2 years |
Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 4000 EUR |
Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
Website | https://kandidat.au.dk/en/anthropology/ |
Description
Whether they study the traditions of an indigenous group in Brazil or the social organisation of an international fashion company, anthropologists are concerned with identifying the cultural norms, beliefs and power structures that make up particular communities. The MSc in Anthropology at Aarhus University equips students to delve into and analyse the everyday life of human societies – whether across the globe or just around the corner – and the routines, rhythms and rituals that keep them going.The programme offers front-rank training in theory, data collection, and analysis, combined with a strong emphasis on learning through fieldwork practice and other engagements with the outside world. It provides students with a thorough foundation in anthropological theory and social analysis as well as a strong focus on qualitative research methods and robust project design. Designed to allow students to approach any social context in a world of constant change, the programme revolves around the students’ own ideas and projects, developed in a continuous dialogue with senior researchers and supervisors.
About the Degree
We
offer a specialised English-language track in Visual Anthropology as part of
the larger MSc programme in Anthropology. The track builds on a classical
anthropological approach, studying human life in all its social and cultural
forms, while also teaching students to work anthropologically with audiovisual
media and methods in a world mediated increasingly through sound, pictures, and
digital media. Students do practical and theoretical work with experimental
fieldwork methods using a camera. Hands-on workshops involve working with (for
instance) the production of ethnographic films, the design of audiovisual
projects and exhibitions, and exploring the use of the camera as an analytical
tool.
In the first and second
semester, you will take theoretical, thematic, and methodological courses, some
of which will be shared with students on our general Anthropology track (these
shared courses are taught in English). During your second and third semester,
you gain practical experience by first preparing, then conducting an extended
anthropological fieldwork, or alternatively by completing an internship at a Danish
or international company or organisation. When it comes to choosing the topic
for their final thesis, most students draw on material they have collected
during their fieldwork semesters. In the third semester, you will begin to
analyse your field data and also focus on future employment possibilities. In
the fourth semester you will prepare your Master’s thesis, with the possibility
of creating an audiovisual product – such as a film or an exhibition element –
as part of your thesis. Admission
To find out more about admission to the MSc in Anthropology - Visual Anthropology please visit the programme’s website.In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Read about the language requirements of Aarhus University.
Apply directly at Aarhus University with all relevant documentation.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact Aarhus University directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education → http://en.fivu.dk/recognition
Tuition
Please read more about tuition fee here → https://kandidat.au.dk/en/admission/tuitionfees/For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System