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Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology

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Tuition EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2015-10-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Leiden, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 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 Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leiden, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A BA/BSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology; or a BA/BSc degree with a major in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, or an equivalent from a recognised university.\xc2\xa0
    (Students with a vocational bachelor diploma like the Dutch\xc2\xa0HBO,\xc2\xa0can not\xc2\xa0be admitted to this master\xc2\x92s programme).
  • Basic training in the anthropological research process and methodology (research proposal, fieldwork and data analysis).

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Leiden University 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.

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Leiden, Netherlands

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-10-17
  • Start Date 2018-02-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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