​For MA Students

Structure STS Program

​Compulsory Modules

All compulsory modules are offered by the the by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology, that manages the master's program.

Module M1 "Theoretical Intersections"

M1 extends over the course of two semesters:

  • M1 extends over two semesters: M 1.1 Introduction to STS (1st semester, winter term) 
  • M 1.2 Epistemic Practices (1st semester, winter term) 
  • M 1.3 Global Economies (2nd semester, summer term)

We recommend to complete this module in the first two terms.

Modules M5 to M8 "Research Curriculum"

M5 to M8 consist of four one-semester modules, supporting and reflecting the process of writing your MA thesis. For best results, we suggest two courses per module and term.

Module M5 Indroduction to Research Methods consists of M 5.1 Ethnographic Encounters and M 5.2 Method Toolbox, during the first winter term (1st semester).


Module M6
Research Design consists of M 6.1 Research Design and M 6.2 Proposal Writing, during the first summer term (2nd semester).

M7 Fieldwork consitsts of  M7.1  Research Colloquium and M7.2 Recent Debates in STS, during the second winter term (3rd semster).

M8 Analysis and Writing consists of M8.1 Writing Lab and M8.2 Performing Research, during the second summer term (4th semester)

M9 Master Thesis