Master's Programme in Social Anthropology, 120 ECTS

The Department of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University is committed to a global and comparative perspective toward the diversity of social and cultural forms of the contemporary world.

The programme provides a comprehensive advanced level education in Social Anthropology which will give thorough insights in anthropological theory and methods.

Compulsory courses are Philosophy of Science for Anthropologists, The History of Anthropological Theory, and Anthropological Methods. Elective courses reflect the research interests at the department and will vary between terms. During the second year, students get the opportunity to formulate a research project and carry out fieldwork or gain practical work experience before writing their thesis. The Master’s thesis concludes the programme, and is a 30 credit work written during the final term. The thesis topic is freely chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Undergraduate credits in anthropology are recommended but not compulsory. The selection is based on the quality, quantity and relevance of your previous studies.