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There are four different tracks in the Masters degree in anthropology, two of of which are taught in English.

* General Anthropology (both Danish and English)
* Global Studies and Development (English)
* Innovation, Organisation and Work Anthropology (Danish)
* Health and Welfare Anthropology (Danish)

1. General Anthropology (both Danish and English)

The track builds on a classical, anthropological approach to the study of man as a social and cultural being and the way people interact with each other. The structure of this track allows you to specialise in topics that interest you. This could be a specific topic, for example integration, visual culture, religion and politics or change processes, or you can specialise in the cultural issues relating to a specific area such as East Africa, North America or South East Asia.

You acquire a basic cultural understanding that enables you to analyse complex social and societal issues in a globalised world, cutting across genders, generations, ethnical groups and other divides.

2. Global Studies and Development (English)

This track, which is taught in English, focuses on globalisation and development. The topics you study include the relationship between globalisation, poverty, environment and conflicts and the role culture and cultural differences play in development processes and conflicts.

As a student, you get an opportunity for in-depth study of complex social issues and processes in a global perspective. Theoretical discussions combined with empirical examples teach you to use your academic competences in global development work and to solve cultural conflicts.

3. Innovation, Organisation and Work (in Danish)

Culture also exists behind a companys closed doors. If you are interested in the social and cultural aspects of companies, organisations and in work contexts, this track will give you the tools to study innovation and creativity, work, identity and integration as well as the culture of companies and organisations.

A company has its own cultural practice; its own discourse and social structure, and a companys culture is affected by its material objects and feelings and the language spoken in the workplace. As a student of this track, you study these aspects and acquire skills that improve your chances of employment in the Danish and international business community as well as within the government and the municipalities.

4. Health and Welfare (in Danish)

The perception of what a good life is and the understanding of health vary from one cultural context to another. In other words, health and welfare are expressed and practised differently in different societies. If you are interested in how individuals and social groups perceive and define welfare and health, and do so differently in different cultural contexts, this track is for you.

You study the importance of social structures for the way the health sector is organised and discuss what sickness, life and normality are, based on an understanding of anthropological welfare research. As a student you become able to analyse issues within areas such as health education and health policy, the experiences of patients and the quality of life, and you may end up working with project and development work, teaching, or consultancy work in the health sector.

Requirements

The following Bachelor's degree programmes qualify the student for admission to the Master's degree programme in anthropology:

* A Bachelors degree in anthropology from Aarhus University (AU) or University of Copenhagen (KU).
* A Bachelor"s degree with at least 45 ECTS-points (i.e. 75 % of a full-time academic year of study) within anthropology or sociology.

The Board of Studies carries out an individual assessment as to whether applicants with qualifications other than the above have the academic qualifications required for their application to be given equal status.

English Language Requirements