Master's Degree Programme in
Cultural Anthropology, Ethnology, Anthropological Linguistics (inter-university)
Enrolment from 2025/2026
Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-1 R (Cultural anthropology and ethnology)

Venue:

Venice-Padua

Language:

Italian

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

The programme at a glance

1

this Master's degree programme, developed in partnership with the University of Padua, is designed to equip students with analytical and methodological skills essential for examining the complex socio-cultural dynamics of modern societies

2

the programme’s specialised courses and seminars concentrate on various geographical areas, including Latin America, Australia, Europe, East Asia, and Africa. This comparative and comprehensive perspective allows students to observe and analyse dynamic situations at both local and global levels

3

in addition to a strong emphasis on ethnolinguistics, the programme comprises three curricula: Cultural Anthropology, Anthropology of Asia, and Anthropology of Arts and Performance. This structure enables students to achieve a high level of specialisation in these areas while maintaining a broad perspective on other key contemporary research topics. The programme explores themes such as the social and cultural role of the arts and performance, movements for territorial rights and reclamation, the social dynamics of various medical systems, migration, local economies and knowledge, ecological transition, as well as the realm of social media and multimedia tools

After graduation

as an anthropologist, you might work for cultural institutions or international cooperation agencies

subject to the requirements of current regulations, you may qualify to teach in schools and secondary education

you will be capable of designing and overseeing research and intervention projects, along with cultural events and activities, on behalf of public or private institutions such as museums, parks, and organisations committed to the preservation and promotion of local and national cultural heritage, research societies, and social organisations

Contacts

Humanistic Campus

ADiSS - Humanistic Campus
Malcanton Marcorà [ITA], Dorsoduro 3484/D, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.umanistico@unive.it
Humanistic area internships: stage.areaumanistica@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campusumanistico@unive.it

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/fmr10