The language of instruction is English.
Students can choose to write the MA thesis in English or German.
BA degree from non-German institution: 31 May (application to the Department of Anthropology and to https://www.uni-assist.de/en/)
BA degree from German institution: 31 May (application to the Department of Anthropology) and 1 September (application to https://almaweb.uni-leipzig.de/)
The MA Anthropology is intended for students who have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related discipline and wish to broaden and deepen their knowledge base of the discipline and develop advanced academic skills.
The MA Anthropology is a two-year programme with a strong research orientation. During the first academic year, students read advanced theory, reflect on research method, improve academic skills (writing of research proposal, advanced essay writing in the style of a journal article, etc.) and deepen their regional expertise (students can choose electives from across the faculties of social sciences and humanities, such as African Studies or Global Studies). During the third semester, students conduct research for their Master's thesis or undertake an internship. The last semester is devoted to writing an MA thesis (approx. 30,000 words). All core courses are offered in English. Electives may be taught in English or German. Please see the language requirements before enrolling.
During the first semester, students attend classes on "Current Debates" in the discipline and on the relationship between "Technology and Culture". Both modules offer training in anthropological theory. In addition, students will train in their regional specialisation.
The second semester is devoted to methodological training. Students will attend the module "Advanced Method in Anthropology" and write a project proposal for their MA project. They will reflect on how best to communicate anthropological knowledge in the public sphere in the module "Anthropology and Communication". Students will engage in advanced training in their regional specialisation.
Semester three is devoted to research. Students will conduct fieldwork for their MA project. Alternatively, students can undertake an internship for practical training.
Students write the MA thesis in semester four.
During the third semester, students conduct research as part of their MA project or undertake an internship. Stays abroad are strongly recommended, but they are not compulsory.
Approx. 220 EUR per semester
https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/international/studying-at-leipzig-university/during-your-studies/getting-started/
You will need about 720 EUR a month for your living expenses in Leipzig. Of course, this figure is only an estimate and depends on how much you spend. Here are some examples of monthly expenses in Leipzig:
Rent: 150-425 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 90 EUR
Study materials: approx. 50 EUR
Food, clothing, miscellaneous requirements: approx. 250 EUR
In addition to monthly costs, you will have to pay deposits for your accommodation, UniCard, etc. at the beginning of your stay. You should budget approx. 750 EUR to start you off in Leipzig. Please also note that you will have to pay the semester fee and, if applicable, the semester ticket at the beginning of each semester.
The "Master of Arts Anthropology" is taught in English. Excellent skills in academic English (at level B2) are required. Knowledge of German is not a requirement.
BA degree from non-German institution: 31 May (application to the Department of Anthropology and to https://www.uni-assist.de/en/)
BA degree from German institution: 31 May (application to the Department of Anthropology) and 1 September (application to https://almaweb.uni-leipzig.de/)
Please submit your application via e-mail to: master.ethnologie@uni-leipzig.de
The Studentenwerk provides a platform for job-seeking students: http://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de/jobs
The city has plenty of accommodation available at reasonable prices, much of which is a real treat in which to live. Many of the 19th century houses scattered all over the city were extensively, and often expensively, renovated in recent years. Most students live in the neighbouring districts of Südvorstadt and Connewitz, where the pre-WWII buildings are equally well preserved, as these areas of the city also have an ample supply of enticing bars and an alternative culture scene.
There is a wide range of reasonably priced apartments and rooms in Leipzig. A room in the halls of residence run by the Studentenwerk Leipzig (Leipzig Student Services) has the advantage of already being furnished and enables you to make contact with other students.
Shared apartments, so-called "Wohngemeinschaften" (WG), are particularly popular among Leipzig students. In a shared apartment, two or more students share a whole apartment, which includes a bathroom and a kitchen. There are various ways to find a room or a shared apartment. For example, you can find a place to live through:
Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 220 EUR. Private housing can be found on the Internet: http://www.studenten-wg.de and http://www.wg-gesucht.de
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