• Single-discipline major: Master of Cultural Studies and Anthropology / Master of Cultural Studies and Anthropology; abbreviation: M.A. in Cultural Studies and Anthropology / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.
• Double-discipline major: Master of Cultural Studies and Anthropology and … / Master of Cultural Studies and Anthropology and …; abbreviation: M.A. in Cultural Studies and Anthropology and …/ Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.

*The full title for the double-discipline major depends on the individual choice of the second study programme.

8 (SQF), 7 (EQF), second cycle

2 years, 120 ECTS

• Single-discipline module
• Double-discipline module

When applying, the candidate chooses one of the modules. A candidate who chooses double-discipline module has to choose another double-discipline module of one of the other faculty’s offered study programmes.

Admission to the first year of study (both modules) shall be granted to the candidates who have completed:

a) a first cycle study programme in the field of humanities or social sciences;

b) a four year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in the field of humanities or social sciences;

c) a first cycle study programme in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations up to 60 ECTS are defined by the competent Faculty Commission based on the individual application, taking into account candidate’s previous study field. The candidate can fulfil the study obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams. Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;

d) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programme, adopted before 11 June 2004) in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. Candidate can fulfil the study obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams.Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;

e) a comparable education abroad and have been, in the process of recognition of their qualification and in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act, legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to their average grade obtained in the first cycle / undergraduate studies.

The study programme will be delivered if at least 5 students are enrolled in the 1st year.

Enrolment in a higher year of study (according to the criteria for transferring between study programmes and conditions for accelerated advancement)

Transferring between study programmes is possible according to the Higher Education Act, Criteria for transferring between study programmes and other regulations of this field.

Transfer between study programmes is the enrolment in the higher year of the study programme, in case of leaving the studies in the first (initial) study programme and continuation of studies in another study programme of the same degree. The transition takes into account the comparability of the study programmes and the completed study obligations of the candidate in the initial study programme. The transition between study programmes is also enrolment of the graduate in the higher year study programme of the same degree.

Transferring between study programmes is granted to candidates, provided that the following conditions are met:

• the candidate fulfils the admission requirements for the study programme;
• the Senate of the Faculty or the competent Faculty Commission estimates that the candidate can be recognized for at least half of the ECTS points obligations from the previous study programme, which relate to the compulsory subjects of the study programme to which the candidate is transferring;
• the completion of the initial study programme which the candidate is transferring from ensures the acquisition of comparable competencies as those envisaged by the study programme.

Enrolment is also open to candidates of a comparable study programme abroad who have been, in the process of recognition of their previous studies (in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act), legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

Applications for transferring between study programmes are considered by the relevant Commission. In accordance with the Criteria for transferring between study programmes the Commission takes into account the comparability between study programmes and study obligations the candidate has completed in the previous study programme, that can be recognized in this study programme. The candidate may also be required to complete differential exams as defined by the relevant Faculty Commission.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to average grade obtained during the study programme they are transferring from. Candidates can apply for recognition of passed examinations during previous education on the basis of the submission of the subject curriculum. The decision on the recognition of examinations on the proposal of the department is made by the Senate of the Faculty or the competent Faculty Commission.

Enrolment places

The study programme trains graduates to recognize, analyze, understand, and interpret contemporary phenomena of the cultural and social world in the broadest sense; to enhance empirical knowledge (using various fieldwork and quantitative methods) and theoretical knowledge in the humanities and social sciences toward a specialized understanding of anthropological, ethnological, and cultural phenomena; to connect knowledge from these fields in an interdisciplinary manner; and to understand ethnic, religious, social, ritual, and cultural phenomena.

Specific competencies acquired:

• Understanding the relationship between theory and practice: critical competence to evaluate acquired general theoretical knowledge and principles, applying them in a specific field and practice.
• Training for conducting qualitative humanities research, which increases opportunities for obtaining other qualitative research related to the humanities, enhancing employability and prospects for further education.
• Developing the ability to search for relevant empirical and theoretical information.

Due to the broad scope of the study content and active participation in research, the program offers numerous employment opportunities in various fields, such as management and professional work related to social processes in public institutions and non-governmental organizations, professional work in research and museum institutions, and training through performing arts, which enables work in the field of culture and the arts.

Employment opportunities:

• Researcher in research and educational institutions
• Employee in ethnological institutions, museums, and heritage conservation services
• Expert in contemporary cultural and heritage marketing
• Employee in the cultural sector
• Collaborator in non-governmental organizations in the field of tourism
• Diplomat
• Expert in health, social, media, and other institutions, in positions requiring anthropological knowledge
• Employee in the media sector