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University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social and Cultural Anthropology

Original title: Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

German6 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

The Bachelor’s program in Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bayreuth provides in-depth knowledge of social and cultural processes with a special focus on Africa and promotes scientific methodological skills.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Social Sciences
Focus on African social and cultural processes
Scientific methodology training
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social and Cultural Anthropology

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Prospective students aiming for careers in research, cultural institutions, NGOs, or further academic studies in social sciences and humanities.

Career outcomes

  • Researcher in anthropology
  • Cultural advisor
  • NGO project officer
  • Museum curator
  • Academic career

Skills you will learn

  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Cross-cultural analysis
  • Ethnographic fieldwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Academic writing

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsGeneral or subject-specific university entrance qualification or professional qualification; German language proficiency at C1 level; English language proficiency at B2 level (if university entrance qualification was not obtained in English); Mandatory academic advising before starting studies in the summer semester
DeadlineApril 15 to October 15 (Winter semester); October 15 to April 15 (Summer semester); April 15 to July 15 (Non-EU, Winter semester); October 15 to January 15 (Non-EU, Summer semester)
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesNo tuition fees; semester contribution includes student services and semester ticket for Bayreuth, Kulmbach, and regional transport
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Researcher in anthropology
Cultural advisor
NGO project officer
Museum curator
Academic career

University

University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth is located in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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