Anthropology Heidelberg University

Overview

The Anthropology programme at the Heidelberg University provides students with a theoretically- and empirically-based education in Anthropology, equipping graduates to seek positions in careers that require the ability to work extremely independently or to pursue a Master’s degree as a further qualification. 

Key Features

The general objective of the degree programme is an understanding of dynamic cultural and societal processes and contexts for actions, particularly from the perspective of the persons involved. 

In addition, the degree programme provides students with the key qualifications needed for taking a reflective approach to globally-networked practices. In particular, students will develop the ability to critically examine apparently universal thought processes, value systems, and practices in the context of their specific cultural origins. Of particular significance in achieving this are field research and analysis of the underlying concept of culture, along with a familiarity with anthropological/ethnological, societal, and epistemological approaches. 

The range of topics covered reaches from ritual and performance research to medical anthropology, from media anthropology to political ecology (environment), and from cultural identity to intercultural ethics. Further areas of focus include social structure, economy and trade, migration and urbanisation, and transculturalism.