The Master's in Visual Cultures explores the use of visual material in the research, presentation, and circulation of anthropological knowledge. It focuses on the practical and methodological aspects of ethnographic film, documentary work, and photography. Students will have the opportunity to develop these skills in a practical workshop. The programme also covers the study of visual systems and visible culture, and the production of anthropological and social knowledge through the analysis of images created by others. Building on the constructed nature of visual representations, this Master's provides an update on the relationship between anthropology and the image, opening a new agenda of interests, debates, and research concerning visual cultures and their contemporary relevance.

Applications 2nd phase: 13.02.2026 to 13.04.2026

Results: by 23.04.2026

Registration: by 04.05.2026

Course start: September 2026

Course duration: 4 semesters

Academic Coordinator: Marta Prista

Important: Special arrangements for working students. Credits or recognition may be granted for previously accredited study (e.g., bachelor's degrees or postgraduate programmes).

Candidate selection: Applicants will be selected and ranked based on the following criteria: a) Degree classification; b) Academic and research CV; c) Professional CV.

Curriculum

Mandatory seminars:

Anthropology and Image
Anthropological Theories
Project Laboratory
Monitoring Seminar
Optional seminars:

Image Workshop
Anthropology of Artistic Practices
Documentary
Pop Culture
Objects, Identities, and Cultures
Anthropology of Tourism
Contact Secretariat: Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities - antropologia@fcsh.unl.pt http://www.fcsh.unl.pt/antropologia/ https://www.facebook.com/culturasvisuais