Social Anthropology (master's two years)

University of Oslo

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In Oslo (Norway)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Oslo (Norway)

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Are you interested in the causes of burning issues such as climate change, financial crises, migration, social activism and how they influence people's lives? Do you want to plan your own project and conduct fieldwork in an unfamiliar setting, at home or abroad? If so, the master’s programme in Social Anthropology is the right choice for you.
Social Anthropology is a discipline that studies contemporary social issues through empirically grounded studies of people’s lives. Through our two-year master’s programme, you learn how anthropologists have developed theoretical and methodological tools for conducting such studies, and you learn to apply these yourself.

This study is a unique opportunity to do your own fieldwork aligned with your interests. You will design your own research project, carry out ethnographic fieldwork in a place and on a topic of your choice, and write up a master’s thesis based on your own fieldwork data.

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Oslo (Norway)
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About this course

Social Anthropology engages with contemporary social issues through empirically grounded studies of people’s lives. You learn how anthropologists have developed theoretical and methodological tools for conducting such studies. You also learn to apply these yourself through designing your own research project, carrying out ethnographic fieldwork and analysing qualitative research data.

The programme is academically broad and offers flexibility in the choice of empirical and theoretical specialisation. You can choose between specialising in Contemporary Ethnography or Global Political Economy.

The master’s degree programme in Social Anthropology expands your career opportunities. The skills and knowledge you have gained will be useful in many fields, for example integration, welfare, environment, communication and PR, journalism, education, organizational development, aid and development.

Our graduates work in many different sectors, such as:

Nonprofit organizations
Public services and administration
Health- and social services
Research
Education
Communication and media
Consulting and business development
Organization and personnel
Start your own business

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Subjects

  • Social Anthropology
  • Project
  • Writing
  • Anthropological
  • Theory
  • Contemporary
  • Anthropological theory
  • Specialisations
  • Ethnography
  • Contemporary Ethnography
  • Political Economy

Course programme

Programme structure

The two-years master's programme runs over four semesters (120 ECTS).

The programme consists of
  • An advanced introduction to contemporary anthropological theory, methods, and writing (30 ECTS)
  • Specialisations (30 ECTS)
  • Fieldwork and Master's thesis (60 ECTS).
At the end of the first semester you choose whether to specialise in:
  • Contemporary Ethnography;
  • Global Political Economy
After completing the mandatory coursework during semester 1 and 2, you will undertake independent fieldwork of up to six months. The data you collect during the fieldwork will form the basis of the master's thesis. The master thesis must fall thematically within the specialisation.

Contemporary Ethnography:

4th semester
  • ANTH4090 – Master thesis
3rd semester
  • ANTH4200 – Fieldwork
2nd semester
  • ANTH4100 – The Anthropology of Globalization
  • ANTH4150 – Ethnography in Practice
  • Elective course(s) , e.g. ANTH4510 – Internship
1st semester
  • ANTH4020 – Academic Writing and Project Development
  • ANTH4010 – Advanced Anthropological Theory
  • ANTH4030 – Advanced Anthropological Methods
Elective courses can be selected from the Department's master’s level courses. Students may apply to select courses from other faculties or externally; in a language of your choice; regional or thematic course, or internships in line with your own project plans. Applications have to be approved by the supervisor and the Department of Social Anthropology.

Global Political Economy:

4th semester
  • ANTH4090 – Master thesis
3rd semester
  • ANTH4200 – Fieldwork
2nd semester
  • ANTH4100 – The Anthropology of Globalization
  • ANTH4610 – Work, Capital and Business
  • ANTH4620 – Finance, Markets and Resources
1st semester
  • ANTH4020 – Academic Writing and Project Development
  • ANTH4010 – Advanced Anthropological Theory
  • ANTH4030 – Advanced Anthropological Methods

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  • Social Anthropology Postgraduate Degrees
  • Writing Postgraduate Degrees
  • Sociology Postgraduate Degrees
  • University of Oslo Postgraduate Degrees

Social Anthropology (master's two years)

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