The Master's in Anthropology - Contemporary Themes aims to produce anthropological knowledge on multiple phenomena that shape contemporary life across various local, national, and transnational contexts. It provides students with the theoretical knowledge and methodological and technical skills required to develop professional practice and original anthropological research on themes relevant to understanding the world today. In addition to theoretical and methodological seminars, the Master's covers various areas, according to the available options, exploring the intersections of Anthropology with the environment, material culture, development, social movements, heritage, artistic practices, ritual and performance, and tourism. In the 2nd year, after completing the coursework, students will produce a dissertation, project work, or internship with a report.

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:

Anthropological Theories
Project Laboratory in Anthropology
Optional seminars:

Anthropology of Organisations
Environmental Anthropology
Anthropology of Tourism
Anthropology and Social Movements
Anthropology and Artistic Practices
Ethni-Cities, Cosmopolitanism, Gender and Diversities
Objects, Identities, and Cultures
Contact Secretariat: Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities - antropologia@fcsh.unl.pt https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/cursos/mestrado_em_antropologia/