The Master's programme CREOLE (Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes) at the University of Vienna offers a deep dive into how local life connects with global processes from a social and cultural anthropological viewpoint. You'll explore themes like New Identities, Material Culture and Consumption, and Visual Culture, examining cultural diversity, transnationalism, and new community forms through theory and real-world examples. This programme equips you with skills in academic research, transnational analysis, qualitative methods, problem-solving, and international collaboration.
The programme is structured around compulsory modules covering scientific methods, theoretical foundations, and thematic areas of CREOLE. Students have the option of an Erasmus module within Vienna or at a partner university abroad. The degree culminates in a Master's thesis and its public defense.
Graduates of the CREOLE programme are prepared for a variety of roles in fields that deal with cultural heritage, diversity management, and international cooperation.
There is no entrance examination for this programme. Applicants must meet the academic and English language proficiency requirements.
Students are required to pay a semester contribution fee to the Austrian Students' Union (ÖH) each semester. This fee is currently €22.70 per semester.
The CREOLE Master's programme spans 4 semesters, accumulating a total of 120 ECTS credits.
The language of instruction for the CREOLE programme is English.
You need a relevant Bachelor's degree, such as in Social and Cultural Anthropology or a related field, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall. There is no entrance examination.
EU/EEA citizens generally do not pay tuition fees. Non-EU/EEA citizens may be subject to fees, and you should consult the University's official fee pages for current details.
Applications are submitted online through the University of Vienna's admission portal. You will need to verify admission requirements, prepare documents like transcripts and English proficiency proof, and complete the online first-time admission process.
Graduates are prepared for roles in cultural heritage institutions, diversity management, project design, organizational consulting, and international organizations.