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Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte

B.A.Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena · Jena

At a glance: 6 semesters German Full-time, Part-time Winter semester Open admission No tuition fees

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What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 17 October 2026.

This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.

Semester plan for Full-time – 6 semesters

Tracks and specialisations

  • Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · 120 ECTS

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

  • Required modules11 modules

    Depending on track: Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach)

    • Introductory Course Cultural HistorySummary by OWWZ: Introduces cultural history’s concepts, development and methods, combining them with academic working techniques practised in collaborative exercises.Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · winter semester only10 ECTS
    • Introductory Course Cultural AnthropologySummary by OWWZ: Introduces cultural anthropology concepts, perspectives and methods through current research and initial practical investigations. A tutorial develops core academic working skills.Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · winter semester only10 ECTS
    • Subject-specific Key QualficationsSummary by OWWZ: Five presentations within regular subject courses develop research, writing and communication skills. Each presentation is accompanied by a handout and bibliography.Semesters 2–4 · Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach)10 ECTS
    • Methods and Fields of Cultural HistorySummary by OWWZ: Uses changing examples to practise cultural history methods, research approaches and forms of presentation, connecting theory and historical development with practical analysis.Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · summer semester only10 ECTS
    • Methods and Fields of Cultural AnthropologySummary by OWWZ: Practises historical and empirical methods across cultural anthropology research fields. Excursions develop independent observation, description and analysis of cultural phenomena.Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · summer semester only10 ECTS
    • European Cultural HistorySummary by OWWZ: Examines European cultural history across nations, denominations, social groups and periods. Students investigate selected questions empirically and communicate findings through different media.Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · winter semester only10 ECTS
    • Culture and Way of LifeSummary by OWWZ: Explores cultural categories such as space, time, gender, religion and work through changing research topics. Seminar discussion supports the development of academic writing.Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · winter semester only10 ECTS
    • Media, Materialities and InstitutionsSummary by OWWZ: Examines how media, material environments and institutions historically shape cultural perceptions and practices, with particular attention to curatorial theories and projects.Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · summer semester only10 ECTS
    • InternshipSummary by OWWZ: A six-week internship provides experience in a potential career field. An accompanying seminar prepares and reflects on the placement, which is documented in a report.Semesters 4–5 · Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · summer semester only10 ECTS
    • Regional Cultures and Everyday LifeSummary by OWWZ: Students collaboratively develop a cultural research project through research, source analysis, conceptualisation, writing and design, potentially producing an exhibition, publication or blog.Semesters 4–5 · Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach) · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Hausarbeit oder mediale Projektpräsentation.10 ECTS
    • Bachelor thesisSummary by OWWZ: Students independently investigate a defined cultural anthropology or cultural history topic. An accompanying colloquium provides space to present and discuss their thesis projects.Thesis · Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach)Exam (in German): Bachelorarbeit.10 ECTS

Topic profile · Track Kulturanthropologie/Kulturgeschichte (Kernfach)

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Empirical social research40 ECTS: 40 required
  • History35 ECTS: 35 required
  • Museums, archives and libraries5 ECTS: 5 required

Curriculum sources

11 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard duration
6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS credits
120 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Full-time, Part-time
Teaching language
German
Admission
Open admission
Location
Jena
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
€333.05 per semesterfor all students at the university

Information from uni-jena.de, hanfried.uni-jena.de · checked on 17 October 2026

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Application, deadlines and costs

From the official pages and regulations of the university and the state.

  • Semester contributionSemesterbeitrag Wintersemester 2026/27
    Applies to
    WiSe 2026/27
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 15 October 2026
  • Tuition feesThüringer Hochschulgebühren- und -entgeltgesetz (ThürHGEG)Details at the universityState · Conditions per source: uni-weimar.de · checked 12 October 2026
  • LanguageDeutschnachweis für deutschsprachige Masterstudiengänge
    Language
    German
    Level
    DSH-2
    Deadline
    Bis zur Einschreibung
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 17 October 2026
  • LanguageDeutsch und Bewerbung bei internationalem Hochschulzugang
    Level
    DSH-2
    Apply via
    directly at the university
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 15 October 2026

Language requirements

  • German: Details at the university

Researched: 17 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.

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OWWZ guidance based on module topics in the module handbook.

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