Program Overview
The Visual and Media Anthropology at Freie Universität Berlin 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 Visual and Media Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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
- Tuition: EUR 5,990 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,990 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual and Media 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
- [\'problems in representation of culture through media\', \'Digital Anthropology with the question what does the global digitalization mean for cultures and societies\', \'ethical aspects of filming / doing photography in "other" cultures\', \'the significance of ethnographic films and photography for Social and Cultural Anthropology\', \'the development of media in "Indigenous" or "native", Diaspora, and non-Western communities\', \'the influence of online environments, film/media on cultures, gender identity, political identity (activism online).\', \'the role of media in environmental anthropology (visualization and mapping of (trans-)local indigenous knowledge)\', \'Virtual culture research; Online communities and social networks\', \'Prof. Dr. Urte Undine Frömming\', \'Joanna Sleigh\', \'Dr. Steffen Köhn\', \'Annika Jost\', \'M.A. Mike Terry\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Participants should have at least an undergraduate or first degree (B.A., M.A., Diploma etc.).
- Participants who have worked across various disciplines and regions are encouraged to apply. They should show interest in non-western countries as well as in film production and research in e.g. Asia, Africa, Latin America.
- Proficiency in English (fluent in both written and spoken) is a must. You do not need to give us any certificate (TOEFL, etc.) to prove your proficiency in English - We trust that our applicants are able to judge their own capacity in completing an M.A. level course in English.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,990 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,990 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,990 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,990 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Freie Universit\xc3\xa4t Berlin 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 Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany
public research university in Berlin, Germany
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
