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Social and Cultural Anthropology – (M.Sc.)
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Social Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme addresses the multiple dimensions of human security and insecurity (economic, socio-cultural, political, etc.). Dimensions that are sometimes entangled in contradictory ways.
The focus of the progamme is on peoples' own attempts to achieve material, physical and emotional security, and on how these often clash and create new insecurities. Various aspects and manifestations of human security and insecurity are covered, such as livelihood, risk-taking, sustainable development, migration and belonging, and religion and security. The Master SCA enables students to develop and strengthen their research capabilities, while anchoring in the theoretical paradigm of human security. The programme explores issues such as poverty and migration, sustainable development, religion and identity. You will opt for one of two specializations: º Constructing Identities and Notions of Belonging º Development and Social Transformations In the second semester students conduct fieldwork research for their master thesis a country of their choice for approximately 3 months.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is recommended.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Specialities:
Constructing Identities and Notions of Belonging :
Development and Social Transformations :
Courses:
Theoretical Orientation on Human Security(12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Field Research Design (12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Field Research(18 ECTS):
Course type: research
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Masterââ¬â¢s Thesis (18 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
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Grade list
Previous education: You must hold an academic bachelor's degree in anthropology, or a closely related subject. You must have had qualitative social sciences research methodology.
Language test
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
VU University Amsterdam:
VU University Amsterdam awards its own scholarships to outstanding students joining our international Master's degree programmes. The VU Fellowship is an amount of money between 2.500 and 15.000 Euros to cover a part of the study expenses. The general criteria for selection are excellence, motivatio
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