Ethnology, B.A. | University of Basel | Basel, Switzerland
36 months
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About

The aim of the Ethnology programme at the University of Basel is to understand human behavior in different societies and to explain them in their natural, social, political, economic and cultural contexts.

Overview

The regional focus of the Ethnology programme at the University of Basel is Africa (especially West, Central and East Africa), followed by Oceania (especially Melanesia), Latin America and Southeast Asia. In addition to general ethnology with its theories and methods, the core areas of teaching include political anthropology, visual culture, medical ethnology, religious ethnology and ethnicity, identity and migration. Research focuses on visual culture, political anthropology and medical anthropology. The ethnological seminar maintains an intensive interdisciplinary and international exchange and cooperates with institutes in several African countries as well as Indonesia. All teachers are also involved in research groups and projects, so that there is a lively exchange between research and teaching.

At the bachelor level, the basic theoretical and methodological approaches of ethnology and its history are conveyed. Topics are, for example, evolutionism, structuralism or field research. The students gain insights into specific research fields and topics in ethnology, among others from the areas of urbanization, culture, law and gender. Finally, they deal with the ethnographies of certain regions, getting to know and compare different social milieus and social groups in these regions.

Career prospects

Future anthropologists are often expected to shape their professional environment themselves, which can be seen as an opportunity, but also as a challenge. 

Thanks to the broad knowledge that is acquired during the anthropology degree (e.g. collecting and processing information, writing and presentation skills and intercultural knowledge transfer), graduates have no difficulty in finding a job in various professional fields (e.g. intercultural mediation, migration, Integration and social work, media, public relations and journalism, museums, archives and independent curation, tourism, public health and sustainability, corporate sector (international companies, product development, diplomacy and politics).

Programme Structure

Courses included:
  • Module Theory and General Anthropology
  • Module Research Skills in Social and Cultural Anthropology
  • Module Ethnographic Research with Field Trip 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Admission to study at the University of Basel takes place in accordance with the admission guidelines of the Rectorate , university rules and regulations. The Rectorate of the University of Basel issues the admission guidelines for the coming academic year in December. The inter-university and international guidelines are taken into account.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1700 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 850 CHF per semester during 36 months.
  • National

    1700 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 850 CHF per semester during 36 months.
  • CHF 850 per semester

Living costs for Basel

1615 - 2332 CHF /month
Living costs

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Ethnology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists
Merit-based

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University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based

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DashTickets Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
23 Nov 2024
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
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