History of Science and Ideas - Master's Programme in the Humanities 2020/2021
The Master's Programme in the Humanities at Uppsala University provides you with the tools needed to better understand encounters between peoples, cultures and societies, in past societies as well as in today's globalised world. With a focus on theoretical and methodological developments in the humanities, as well as on more practical skills and competences pertinent to professional careers, you will graduate with a Master of Arts.
All specialisations of this programme
Programme
The Master's Programme in the Humanities consists of a Master's thesis worth 30 credits for the one-year Master's degree and 45 credits for the two-year Master's degree (students studying Egyptology write a thesis worth 30 credits for the two-year Master's degree). As a student in the programme you will also take compulsory and/or open elective courses within your chosen specialisation. In addition, you will select from a wide range of elective courses in this area of study as well as neighbouring disciplines, a list of which will be published each semester at the Faculty of Arts homepage.
Learning experience
Career
The Master's Programme in the Humanities provides a solid ground for pursuing a research career in the humanities, as well as a professional career in senior positions in various sectors of the labour market. Both the one-year Master's degree and the two-year Master's degree fulfil the entry requirements for the PhD programme.
Contact and further resources
Contact
Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology: Claudia Merli
+46 18 471 22 83
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Archeology, Egyptology
Gender Studies: Jacob Bull
+46 18 471 57 98
Cultural Heritage and Sustainability: Gustaf Leijonhufvud
gustaf.leijonhufvud@konstvet.uu.se
+46 18 471 28 87
Musicology: Mattias Lundberg
+46 18 471 15 84
Philosophy: Pauliina Remes
Aesthetics: Elisabeth Schellekens Dammann
elisabeth.schellekens@filosofi.uu.se
For admissions-related or general information, please contact our applicant support team:
Contact the respective department for information about your chosen specialisation.
Student portal
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