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Master in Applied Cultural Analysis

University of Copenhagen · Copenhagen

English-taughtFree for EU/EEA/SwissHumanities & TheologyDegree: Master (2 years)
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years
LocationCopenhagen
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 6,700 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissFree

About this programme

Master in Applied Cultural Analysis is a Master's Degree programme at University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Copenhagen as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). University of Copenhagen is a research university in Capital Region.

How it compares

Master in Applied Cultural Analysis is one of 11 English-taught Humanities & Theology programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 10 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 3,582 to EUR 15,000; this programme lists EUR 6,700 a year. 10 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

What you will study

The MA in Applied Cultural Analysis at the University of Copenhagen is being reworked. The programme is expected to be offered as a focused one-year master's degree, with the first intake in September 2028. The details below describe what the programme page states about the planned programme. Admission requirements, courses, programme structure and other specifics are still being developed.

What you study

The programme takes a practice-oriented approach to cultural analysis, collaborative processes, ethnographic methods and project development. It applies the tools of cultural analysis to the workplace, opening career opportunities in both the public and private sector. The teaching combines humanities and social science approaches.

How the programme is organised

The MA is a collaboration between Lund University in Sweden and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. It is taught in English. The planned format is a one-year master's degree, with the first intake in September 2028. The programme is still being developed, so the full structure is not yet published.

Who it suits

This programme suits students who want to use cultural analysis outside academia, in workplaces and organisations. It is for those who are interested in ethnographic methods, collaborative processes and project development, and who want a practice-oriented degree that draws on both humanities and social science. Because the programme is still being developed, it may also suit students who are flexible and interested in a new offering.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. Admission requirements are not yet published. The page advises that some details are unknown and invites you to contact student guidance with questions about your options, choosing a programme, and what is already known about the programme. You can sign up for the newsletter to receive updates about the new programme, upcoming events and when applications open. The programme is based at South Campus, Karen Blixens Plads 8, DK-2300 København S.

Job opportunities after graduating

  • Cultural analysis in the public sector
  • Cultural analysis in the private sector
  • Project development
  • Ethnographic research
  • Collaborative processes

Before you apply

Master’s applications go straight to University of Copenhagen, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.

Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.

Quick answers

Is Master in Applied Cultural Analysis taught in English?

Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Copenhagen. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.

How long does it take?

The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with University of Copenhagen.

Where is it taught?

The register lists Copenhagen as the campus town for this programme at University of Copenhagen.

How do I apply?

Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. University of Copenhagen sets its own deadline.

What does it cost?

Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 6,700 a year, as University of Copenhagen lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.

Is this programme officially listed?

It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at University of Copenhagen is linked from this page so you can compare.

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