Ethnology, specialty Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes

Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies

Level of studies: second-cycle studies

Type of studies: full-time

Duration: 2 years

Language of instruction: English

Professional title: master (magister)

Educational profile: general academic

Tuition fee: the semester tuition fee is: PLN 1 000,00 (the fee can be paid in 4 installments of PLN 250,00 each).

About the programme

Programme description

The Poznań Ethnology is one of the oldest and best institutions in the country in the field of ethnological sciences. Two-year master's studies in English in the field of social and cultural anthropology are conducted as part of the international program CREOLE (Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes). These studies mainly focus on the changes and challenges of Central and Eastern Europe, but also address issues in contemporary societies in other regions of the world. Participation in the CREOLE network provides opportunities to study and conduct research for two semesters at anthropological institutions in Maynooth, Vienna, Lyon, Bern, Ljubljana, or Barcelona.

Example of courses

Migration Multiculturalism, Xenofobia and Racism in Europe
Mathods in Social Anthropology
Anthropology od Religion
.Nations and Nationalism in Europe
Current Anthropological Theory
Medica Anthropology/Global Health
Anthropology of Tourism
Social Mobility, Identity and Power

Graduate competencies

Master’s degree in CREOLE provide graduates with specialized humanistic education and a broad knowledge of cultural phenomena, the organization and functioning of culture, the significance of its individual elements, and the historical variability of forms. These studies shape humanistic attitudes necessary for intercultural cooperation with institutions responsible for the protection of tangible and intangible heritage, skills in working with and animating various groups (social, religious, professional), and also in proposing their own ideas.

Career prospects

The studies prepare students for professional work in cultural, educational, tourism, and media institutions, as well as in areas where social research is conducted (advertising, marketing), and where the ability to interact with others is needed (local governments and local communities, cultural borderlands, work with refugees and immigrants).

Additional information

Faculty website of the programme

Admission to the programme - II nabór

Admission schedule

Enrollment start date:

2023-10-03

Enrollment end date:

2023-10-16

Enrollment fee payment deadline:

2023-10-16

Deadline for attaching documents obtained abroad:

2023-10-16

Photo upload date:

to 2023-10-16

Dates for document submission:

from 2023-10-03
to 2023-10-17

Entrance exams dates:

from 2023-10-19
to 2023-10-19

Results announcement date:

2023-10-19

Maximum number of admitted candidates:

Admission procedure has ended.

Current stats

Number of all enrollments:

Number of paid enrollments:

Contact details for admission subcommittee

Phone number

+48 504952008

Working hours

10.00-16.00

Admission to the programme - I nabór

Admission schedule

Enrollment start date:

2023-06-01

Enrollment end date:

2023-07-18

Enrollment fee payment deadline:

2023-07-18

Deadline for attaching documents obtained abroad:

2023-07-18

Photo upload date:

to 2023-07-18

Dates for document submission:

from 2023-07-01
to 2023-07-20

Entrance exams dates:

from 2023-07-24
to 2023-07-25

Results announcement date:

2023-07-26

Maximum number of admitted candidates:

Admission procedure has ended.

Current stats

Number of all enrollments:

Number of paid enrollments:

Contact details for admission subcommittee

Phone number

+48 61 829 13 76

Working hours

środa 09:00 - 17:00

Ten nabór został już zakończony.

Detailed admission rules

Formal requirements

All candidates must have a B2 level command of English.

Selection procedure

for graduates of first-cycle studies in the same or related programme

Elements of selection procedure	Minimum required	Max points	Weight of element	Max result
1) interview	12	20	1	20
2) cover letter	-	5	2	10
3) scientific CV	-	5	1	5
Maximum number of points to be scored during the selection procedure				35

Ad 1. Additional information:

An interview in English concerning the candidate's interests and motivation to study specialisation

Ad 2. Additional information:

Motivation letter justifying the candidate's choice of specialization and describing his research interests

Ad 3. Additional information:

scientific resume with possible prior participation in classes, programs and / or anthropological projects, and publications

Selection procedure steps

1. Creating an account

The candidate creates an individual account in the Online Admissions System by providing the necessary personal data. Subsequent admission-related operations can only be made after logging in to the created account. All steps taken by the candidate after logging into the system are saved and archived. The candidate is obliged to keep the password to access the account secret.

2. Enrolling in the programme

The candidate chooses a programme/major and type of studies. It is recommended that the candidate thoroughly read the admission requirements for a given programme as well as the admission schedule.

3. Paying the enrollment fee

The candidate pays an admission procedure fee in the selected programmes/majors. Failure to pay the fee for a given programme means the candidate is not included in the selection procedure in this programme. The enrollment fee is PLN 85.

4. Attachment of documents obtained abroad

The candidate with the documents obtained abroad attaches scans of these documents for the purpose of their verification.

5. Complement of information about the diploma

The candidate enters information about the diploma: final grade on the diploma, diploma issuance date and diploma number.

6. Uploading a photo

The candidate uploads a high-resolution photo which will be used when generating the personal questionnaire. The photo of the admitted candidate will also be used in the student identification card.

Notice: if you do not upload a photo, system will not be able to generating the questionnaire!

7. Lodgment of all required documents by electronic means

Upon enrolling into the programme and paying the enrollment fee, the candidate is obliged to lodge of all required documents by electronic means within the specified time limit.

8. Taking the entrance examination

The candidate will revceive a message via the Online Admissions System about the date, place and time of the entrance exam.

Failure to take the exam means the candidate is not admitted to the programme.

9. Final results of the selection procedure

The results of the selection procedure will be provided via the Online Admissions System. Upon logging into his/her account, the candidate will see information on admission or denial of admission.

List of documents

Set of documents

photo file which will be used when generating the personal questionnaire
a scan of university diploma
scientific resume
letter of motivation

Preparation of the documents

During the recruitment process, candidates do not submit any paper documents.

Each of the required documents should be scanned to a separate file in PDF format. A document (e.g. certificate or diploma) that has more than one page should be scanned into one multi-page PDF file.

Scanning documents can be carried out on its own with the use of a scanner or with the use of dedicated applications for devices with Android or iOS. The document scanning service is also available at most copy shops.

Attestation of documents

Document attestation is a process in which an employee of the University confirms the compliance of the attached scans of documents with their original (paper) version. Attestation of the document by AMU consists in submitting (for inspection) the original document at the Student Office at the Faculty at the beginning of the academic year.

Documents obtained abroad

Candidates with documents obtained abroad also provide:

a scan of a foreign document, which is legalized or accompanied by an apostille, entitling the candidate to take up higher education studies in the country where the document was issued
a scan of translation of the document into the language of the studies undertaken by the candidate, performed by a sworn translator entered into the list of sworn translators maintained by the Polish Minister of Justice, or certified by a Polish consul in the country where the document was issued
a certificate of recognition of a foreign certificate as equivalent to Polish Matura certificate issued by a competent Board of Education – if the foreign certificate is not recognized, by virtue of law or under international agreements, as a document entitling to commence higher education studies in Poland
a scan of a document confirming the entitlement to study tuition-free – in the case of the foreigners concerned