Table of Contents Master's degree 2 Anthropology and (Master of Arts) • of • Konstanz 2

1 Master's degree Anthropology and Sociology (Master of Arts) University of Konstanz • Konstanz

Overview

Degree Master of Arts

Teaching language German English

Languages The language usually used in class and during examinations is German. Some courses are taught in English. Course work as well as the Master's thesis can also be completed in English.

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter and summer semester

Application deadline 14 May to 15 July (for the following winter semester) 4 December to 15 January (for the following summer semester)

Tuition fees per semester in Varied EUR

Additional information on Students from a European Union (EU) member state or from the European Economic Area (EEA) are tuition fees not required to pay tuition fees for their first degree in . Students from countries outside of the EU or EEA are required to pay 1,500 EUR in tuition fees per semester. You can find all the information about tuition fees and scholarships on our website.

Combined Master's degree / No PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No programme

Description/content Our Master's programme in Anthropology and Sociology brings together core elements from both disciplines in a research-oriented study programme that focuses on contemporary social issues and problems. This combination of disciplines is only available in Konstanz. The anthropological part of the programme focuses on non-Western cultures and societies, enabling us to critically reflect on our own society; the sociological part contributes important theoretical and methodological impulses. The combination of the two disciplines allows interrelating and assessing ongoing debates in both disciplines. It also opens up new perspectives so that you will be able to develop 2 innovative research questions and trajectories.

Course Details

Course organisation For detailed information regarding the study plan, see: https://www.soziologie.uni- konstanz.de/en/study/ma-anthropology-and-sociology/study-organisation/ and the module book: https://www.soziologie.uni- konstanz.de/uploads/tx_studiengang/modulebook_183_1482436331.pdf

The Master's programme in Anthropology and Sociology consists of theoretical seminars of both disciplines, seminars on methods (ethnography, ethnomethodology, oral , conversation analysis, discourse analysis, interview techniques, and others) as well as thematic seminars covering the various research interests of our staff (for example, Political and Legal Anthropology, the Anthropology of Religion, Cultural Sociology, and others).

At the core of our programme are our project seminars in which students carry out their own research projects. A full-time lecturer has been employed who will help prepare the students' projects, support them during their fieldwork, and offer courses in analysing fieldwork data. During the jointly held lecture series as well as in the Master Forum, our students have the chance to interact with professors and students from the Master's programme in Sociology.

This unique study programme profits from small courses, a close supervision, and the possibility to carry out one's own research in Germany, Europe, or abroad.

International elements Other

Description of other Since our programme focusses on student-led research projects, each student will have the international elements possibility to carry out research abroad. The regional expertise of our staff covers Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Course-specific, integrated No courses

Course-specific, integrated No English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in Varied EUR

Additional information on Students from a European Union (EU) member state or from the European Economic Area (EEA) are tuition fees not required to pay tuition fees for their first degree in Germany. Students from countries outside of the EU or EEA are required to pay 1,500 EUR in tuition fees per semester. You can find all the information about tuition fees and scholarships on our website.

Semester contribution Students currently pay the following fees per semester:

3 administrative contribution: 80 EUR student welfare fee: 80 EUR

For more detailed information, please check our websites: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/international-office/study-in-konstanz/degree-studies/fees-and- scholarships/#c219152 http://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/study-essentials/finances/financing-your-studies

Costs of living The good news is: studying at German public is not expensive. For your stay, you will require a budget for daily life and certain study expenses. The cost of living for students in Konstanz is approx. 760 EUR per month. Example of the average monthly living cost in Konstanz: Rent (including utilities): 352 EUR Food: 168 EUR Clothing, laundry, personal hygiene: 42 EUR Learning materials (books, copies): 20 EUR Health insurance, medical care, medicine: 80 EUR Phone, Internet, broadcasting fees: 31 EUR Leisure time, culture, sports: 61 EUR

Funding opportunities Yes within the university

Description of the above- Students with great academic credentials and community service experience can apply for mentioned funding scholarships in Germany. In cases of unexpected financial hardship, the university will try to help opportunities within the with emergency financial support. For an overview of financial support options, check out our university websites: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/international-office/study-in-konstanz/degree-studies/fees-and- scholarships/#c219152 http://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/study-essentials/finances/financing-your-studies For example, you may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium. The scholarship amounts to 300 EUR per month and is awarded without regard to income for a minimum of two semesters.

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Above-average degree (minimum degree: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent) with the grade requirements "good" (2.5) or better of a three-year (or more) study programme in a subject related to the two disciplines involved in the Master's programme at a state or state-accredited institution of higher education. Our selection committee decides whether you meet the requirements stated above. A letter of motivation (two DIN A4 pages or more) stating why you are interested in the Master's programme Anthropology and Sociology as well as your expectations and professional ambitions in the future. This letter can also be written in English. If you have not yet completed your BA degree by the end of the application deadline, please attach the official documentation of all your academic achievements so far as well as your current average grades.

Language requirements German language skills: International applicants need to provided ocumentation of their German language skills at a level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates that are recognised as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills.

You do not have to document any additional foreign language skills.

Application deadline 14 May to 15 July (for the following winter semester) 4 December to 15 January (for the following summer semester) 4 Submit application to Online application

You will find an overview of the required application documents in your application for admission, which you will receive at the end of your online application.

Services

Possibility of finding part- If you want to earn some extra cash while you study, you can get a student job. The university time employment administration and many departments offer student assistant jobs. You can find a number of advertisements for jobs both on and off campus on online platforms (in German):

Jobbörse Seezeit: the job portal of our student services called Seezeit

Hilfskraftstellen an der Universität | Datenbank Career Service: our career service’s job portal

Jobs are also posted on the university’s notice boards in the foyer and canteen areas as well as in the departments.

Accommodation There are a number of possibilities for accommodation for students: in apartments, flat shares, or residence halls run by the university. Check out our website, where we provide an overview of the different options as well as general tips. You can also contact the team of our International Office for advice on housing.

Please note that it is important to begin your search for accommodation as early as possible since our city and surroundings are very popular not only with students but also with families and outdoor enthusiasts. Since both Switzerland and border Konstanz, the available living space is limited and not always inexpensive.

Specific specialist or non- Other specialist support for international students and doctoral candidates

Support programmes for The International Office and the Language Institute (Sprachlehrinstitut) offers information on living international students in Konstanz and on German academic culture as well as language courses for newcomers to make it easier for you to settle into your new surroundings.

International Office e-mail: [email protected] Central Student Advisory Service e-mail: [email protected]

The Welcome Centre at the University of Konstanz supports doctoral/PhD students from abroad, visiting scientists and researchers, post-docs, and newly appointed professors. Being a family- friendly university, the Welcome Centre also supports students' families in the planning, preparation, and realisation of their stay in Konstanz. It also provides information and specifically targeted assistance in all non-academic, extracurricular fields.

University of Konstanz

Flexible, communicative, strong in research: founded in 1966 as a reform university and situated in one of Germany's most attractive regions, the University of Konstanz is one of the most successful universities in Germany and one of the leading younger universities 5 worldwide. Konstanz has been successful in both phases of the German Excellence Initiative. The University of Konstanz was ranked seventh in the world and first in Germany in the 2016 "THE 150 Under 50" ranking.

Our university is currently home to some 11,500 students enrolled in around 120 different degree programmes in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences, humanities, politics, , and . With students from more than 90 countries around the world, we are proud to call our university an international community.

In Konstanz, you will find optimal conditions for research, studying, and teaching. The main research foci are nanoscience and material science, chemical biology, ecology, cultural sciences, and decision sciences. As a student, you will benefit from interdisciplinary cooperation between departments as well as from first-rate teaching, which is directly influenced by our cutting-edge research. A wide range of additional programmes and services complement your academic training and prepare you for your future career.

Our modern university is located on a beautiful hill above Lake Constance, with short distances on campus and an open-door policy, which will make it easy for you to feel at home. The University of Konstanz has been recognised for its measures to promote equal opportunities and family-friendliness, and all the while, it seamlessly bridges work and study with everyday life and recreation.

Find out more about our university and student life in Konstanz on our website.

University location Konstanz is situated in south-west Germany in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, and it shares its border with the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen. It is beautifully located on the shores of the Rhine River and Lake Constance, central Europe's second-largest lake, where the borders of Austria, Germany and Switzerland converge. The lively university city, with 84,000 inhabitants, among them more than 15,000 students, is the economic and cultural centre of the Lake Constance region. Take a stroll through the shopping mall and the historic centre, with its department stores and small specialist shops. Take a break in one of the many cafés, restaurants, ice cream parlours, pubs and wine bars. Konstanz is not only a popular tourist destination but also an attractive business location (light industry, commerce, high technology). It is a very safe place to live, and it offers a high quality of life, with its excellent infrastructure and its diverse range of cultural and recreational facilities. Konstanz has a long and rich historical tradition. The first settlements were erected in Konstanz Bay in 2000 BC, and the city was given its name "Constantia" by the Romans in the fourth century AD. Konstanz has a well-preserved medieval town and numerous historical buildings from the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods.

Konstanz has the perfect location for all kinds of outdoor leisure activities. The region has an excellent network of routes for walking, cycling and in-line skating tours. The beaches are a major attraction for relaxing in the sun and swimming in the lake or the Rhine. The lake offers various water sports, such as sailing, canoeing and diving, and the nearby Alps provide year-round enjoyment for skiers, snowboarders, hikers and climbers. Konstanz is the home of the oldest running theatre in Germany and of the famous Southwest German Philharmonic Orchestra. There are several museums, art galleries and art centres offering a broad spectrum of events: art and documentary exhibitions and concerts in all genres of music. Konstanz is also an ideal starting point for excursions to many attractions in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. On the city's doorstep are the famous gardens of Island and the Island of Reichenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can take boat trips to beautiful towns around the lake, such as Meersburg, Überlingen and Lindau. The lakeside town of Friedrichshafen is the home of the Zeppelin, and the Austrian city of Bregenz is renowned for its summer festivals, with spectacular opera and musical performances on a floating stage in the lake. A boat trip along one of the most beautiful parts of the Rhine takes you to the magnificent Rhine Falls at the Swiss town of Schaffhausen. From Konstanz, you can easily reach major cities, such as Zurich, Basel, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Munich and Milan.

Contact 6 Contact

University of Konstanz History and Sociology

Dr Maria Lidola

PO box: 13 Universitätsstraße 10 78457 Konstanz

Tel. +49 7531885374 [email protected] Course website: https://www.soziologie.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/ma-anthropology-and-sociology/ma-anthropology-and-sociology- prospective-students/

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