Master in Social and Cultural Anthropology

This Master's program builds upon undergraduate studies in social sciences, offering a specialized and in-depth exploration of ethnology and social anthropology. It aims to provide students with extensive knowledge in anthropology, ethnology, and museology, covering their objects of study, history, themes, theoretical currents, debates, cultural regions, and research methodologies (both qualitative and quantitative). The program equips students with the skills to critically analyze social phenomena and to shape their academic and professional paths with a solid understanding of the field. The first year (Master 1) provides a foundational understanding, preparing students for specialization in the second year (Master 2), where they can choose between a research-oriented track (Social and Cultural Anthropology) or a professional track (Museology: Intangible Heritage and Collections).

Curriculum

The Master's program is structured over two years. The first year (Master 1) covers foundational and thematic courses. The second year (Master 2) allows for specialization. The program details below refer to the Master 1 curriculum.

1. Master 1 - Semester 1
   • Current perspectives on Human Remains, Social Anthropology and Museum
   • Enquêtes ethnographiques (Ethnographic Surveys)
   • Recherche bibliographique (Bibliographic Research)
   • Enquête collective. Terrain ethnographique collectif (Collective Survey. Collective Ethnographic Fieldwork)
   • Anthropologie, développement et soutenabilité (Anthropology, Development and Sustainability)
   • Ethnologie de phénomènes sociaux complexes dans des espaces sociaux larges (Ethnology of Complex Social Phenomena in Broad Social Spaces)
   • Les religions africaines (African Religions)
   • Débats et controverses (Debates and Controversies)
   • Anthropologie du tourisme: dynamiques identitaires et culturelles (Anthropology of Tourism: Identity and Cultural Dynamics)
   • Mémoires et conflits: approches anthropologiques et sociologiques (Memories and Conflicts: Anthropological and Sociological Approaches)
   • Anthropologie des Afriques (Anthropology of Africa)
   • Anthropologie des Amériques (Anthropology of the Americas)
   • Anthropologie de l'Océanie (Anthropology of Oceania)
   • Asie du Sud-Est (Southeast Asia)

Careers

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in public institutions and private companies. The skills acquired are applicable across various sectors.

• Research (fundamental and applied, e.g., CNRS, IRD, CIRAD)
• Teaching and Research positions
• Education and Training
• Public service roles
• Social and cultural mediation
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Journalism and Audiovisual (documentary production)
• International organizations (study/project roles)
• Consulting firms (social, cultural, heritage, marketing, communication)
• Municipalities and regional councils (study/project roles)
• Market research (qualitative studies)
• Social and cultural sectors
• Human resources
• Publishing and documentation
• Cultural services
• Art market and heritage professions (including museology)
• Design (often in combination with applied arts studies)