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Anthropologie [Master]

Université Paris Nanterre

Nanterre, Île-de-France, France•QS 2016 #701-891

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At Université Paris Nanterre in Nanterre, France, Anthropologie [Master] is offered as a master's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

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Information for the 2026/27 academic year · Last checked October 2026 · Source: formations.parisnanterre.fr ·

Program details

Overview

The Master Anthropologie at Université Paris Nanterre is a research-led two-year programme. Teaching is provided by researchers and lecturers who have solid fieldwork experience, and it is closely linked to CNRS laboratories in the discipline. The course treats humanity in its unity and diversity, from the earliest material traces to contemporary issues such as globalisation and the ecological crisis. The Master is organised into four parcours: critical anthropology of heritage (rituals, arts, museums), anthropology facing contemporary challenges, anthropology of music, dance and sound, and anthropology of pre- and protohistoric worlds. Training is built around a personal research project and carries 120 ECTS, preparing students for doctoral research and related cultural careers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: M1 applications go through MonMaster; conditions are listed on that platform.

About Université Paris Nanterre

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 1964
Students: 33,673
QS rank: #701-891
Programs: 566
Location: Nanterre, Île-de-France, France

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Anthropologie [Master] award?

Université Paris Nanterre awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Anthropologie [Master] take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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