Anthropology and Ethnology in Practice
Course, Master's level, 5KA419
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Spring 2026 Spring 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–29 March 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
- Selection
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Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,500
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,500
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2025
- Application code
- UU-02001
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 11 December 2025–11 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2026 Spring 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–29 March 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 11 December 2025–11 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course focuses on how anthropological and ethnological knowledge can be applied to working life outside academia and in the activities of private and public organisations. The course draws attention to the practical uses of anthropology and ethnology and the various careers that a Master's degree in cultural anthropology or ethnology can lead to. It also addresses how anthropological and ethnological knowledge and analytical tools can be used in various professional contexts, for example, to analyse and improve the work of companies and organisations. As anthropology and ethnology are both politically and socially engaged disciplines, time will be devoted to discussions of the subjects' roles in the public arena.
The course will be based on lectures by academics and professionals with experience in applying anthropology and ethnology in private and public settings and in the work of government agencies, consulting firms and non-governmental organisations. This is combined with practical assignments such as writing professional presentations, writing and evaluating policy documents and reports, and preparing terms of reference.