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Introduction
Programme overview
The MSc in Social Anthropology provides students with a strongly research-based Master’s degree. The programme combines deep subject knowledge with broadened perspectives and links with wider society. The MSc in Social Anthropology applies deep and broad perspectives to an understanding of social communities and culture as a coherent whole.
The programme provides specialisation in the scholarly approach that is fundamental to students aiming to pursue PhD studies, but which is also of considerable value for advanced work as a policy or operational officer in organisations and activities at different levels.
Furthermore, the programme provides students with broadened theoretical perspectives, expanded knowledge of qualitative methodology, skills to adapt to changing working life and the ability to contribute to development in society and working life.
In the programme, students will acquire:
Knowledge and understanding of social anthropology, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge of certain areas of the field as well as specialised insight into current research and development work.
Specialised knowledge of research methods in social anthropology.
The ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information.
The ability to identify and formulate research questions critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work.
The skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.
Programme structure
Social Anthropology: Theory and Method Course (15 credits)
Methods and Social Analysis or Methods for Research in the Social Sciences (15 credits)
Modern Classics (15 credits)
Ethnography in Social Science (15 credits) or Field Work (7.5 credits) and
Evaluation Research – Theories and Methods (7.5 credits)
Εlective courses/study abroad/internship (30 credits)
Master’s thesis (30 credits)
Career prospects
The programme provides you with both the background knowledge and the practical skills needed to work in a broad range of fields, including governmental, non-governmental and the private sector.
You will be prepared for a future career as a policymaker, a leader or a practitioner working in government agencies, private companies or NGOs, or, alternatively, for doctoral studies and a continued academic career.
About the School
Lund is Sweden’s most attractive study destination. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. A
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Lund is Sweden’s most attractive study destination. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. A degree from Lund University is a hallmark of quality both in Sweden and abroad.
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