Program Overview
The Social and Cultural Anthropology at University of Leuven is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social and Cultural Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social and Cultural Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- acquiring a critical, social-scientific and anthropological attitude;
- acquiring knowledge and skills specific to the discipline (anthropological methods, models, theories, ...). This also implies that students are able to put their specific knowledge and so-called emic perspective to use in an ever changing social debate.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The courses and seminars will be taught in English, and the written work is to be completed in English, which means that sufficient knowledge of English is a pre-requisite. To determine this, non native speakers have to take a TOEFL test with a minimum score of either 250 on the computer based test, 100 on the internet based test or 600 on the paper based test. Alternatively, the TOEFL may be replaced by an IELTS (British Council) score of between 7.0 and 7.5 points or a Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120