[Master] Cultural and Social Anthropology

University of Latvia · Riga, Latvia

Level
Master's
Award
Master (Master of Social Sciences in Anthropology)
Language
English
Duration
2 years (120 ECTS)
Study mode
Full-time
ECTS
120
Tuition
€2,800

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry qualification and requirements
Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Previous education: – First-cycle higher education or second-cycle higher education, or equivalent higher education in social sciences or humanities; or – First-cycle higher education or second-cycle higher education, or equivalent higher education in other thematic groups of education and work experience (at least 1 year) in socio-economic, political processes, health care, technology, culture, language, folklore and other fields related to human research; English language proficiency; Passed of entrance examination (a written 1 page essay/motivation letter on the topic “Anthropology Studies: My Motivation and Research Interests” and an entrance interview via Zoom) Applicants whose previous education was not obtained in a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area ( EEA ) country, or in the Swiss Confederation, must provide one of the following standardised test results issued within the last five years: SAT : minimum score of 1200 GMAT : minimum score of 595 GRE : minimum score of 320 If candidates submit SAT and GMAT or GRE results with equivalent scores and the number of study places is limited, preference will be given to applicants with GM
Language requirements
English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: *LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT : at least 80 for tests taken on or before 21 January 2026, or a minimum score of 4 for tests taken after 21 January 2026. TOEFL Essential – at least 9 points IELTS – at least score 6.00 PTE General – at least level B2 PTE Academic – at least 55 point FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced any level Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: • Australia • The Bahamas • Canada • Ireland • New Zealand • St Vincent and the Grenadines • United Kingdom • United States of America *Foreign nationals who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation may also prove their language proficiency by means of a language assessment included in their secondary or prior higher education certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to at least a B2 level according to the Common
Other requirements
A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please state your motivation to study at the specific study programme and prospective research interests. All non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, except University of Latvia graduates, will be required to take part in an online interview as part of the admissions process.

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