Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation

Are you fascinated by issues of ethnicity and religion under globalization, political conflict and social suffering, social justice and reconstruction, power and state formation? This master will provide you with the knowledge and skills to address these subjects through in-depth research. CASTOR introduces you to the analysis of the complex interplay of cultural diversity and power in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean with a particular emphasis on multi-level analyses ranging from interpersonal relations and local communities to regional, national and global socio-cultural configurations. The methodological approach is problem-driven and qualitative. The programme prepares you for a scientific career, whether in academia, research institutes, government organizations, NGO's or in private enterprises. Looking for more information? On www.uu.nl/masters/en/cultural-anthropology-sociocultural you will find information on the study programme, on where our alumni start their professional careers and much more.

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, internship, research, research project, research proposal, lecture, working group, group assignment, poster presentation

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

We ask for a motivational letter including curriculum vitae, and two reference letters.

Other requirements

1. schriftelijk verzoek We ask for a motivational letter including curriculum vitae, and two reference letters.
2. gemiddeld cijfer We ask for a GPA of 3.4. Students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 may be eligible and will have a chance of being selected if their previous studies fit well within the programme, according to the programme's admissions committee.