Introduction to the programme
At the master’s programme Cultural Encounters + International Development Studies you will learn about culture as a concept and cultural practice in Denmark and globally. You will work with theories and methods to understand and work with culture as a concept and practice. You will acquire empirical knowledge of issues related to multilingual and multicultural contexts, and how these issues are handled by the various stakeholders. You will acquire theoretical and practical insight into the processes related to inequality and development in the Global South and their interaction with political, cultural, social and economic conditions.
The programme provides the skills to solve technical tasks in the field of cultural encounters and international development in multilingual and multicultural contexts. You will be qualified to engage professionally, constructively and critically in socially relevant analysis, practices and discussions relating to the fields of cultural encounters and international development in technical contexts.
Career
This programme is qualifying you for work in:
- NGOs
- Municipalities and ministries
- Analysis and consulting companies
- Museums
- Research institutions and relevant higher education
This degree qualifies you for a PhD.
Academic staff
Academic staff Cultural Encounters
Academic staff International Development Studies
Facts about the programme
Kandidatgrad: Master of Arts (MA) in Cultural Encounters and International Development Studies
Language of tuition: English
An example of a Study Programme
| 1. year | 2. year | ||
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| 1. Semester Cultural Encounters |
2. Semester International Development Studies |
3. Semester Cultural Encounters and International Development Studies |
4. Semester Cultural Encounters |
| Course Cultural Encounters and Theories in Time, Place and Space 10 ECTS |
Course Theory in International Development Studies 5 ECTS |
Course Mobilities in Cultural Encounters 5 ECTS |
Thesis
based on Cultural Encounters 30 ECTS |
| Course Development Practices and Challenges 5 ECTS |
Course Research Design and Tools in Practise 5 ECTS |
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| Elective course Cultural Encounters and Differences 5 ECTS |
Elective course Advanced Methodology course 5 ECTS |
Course Current Theme and Research in Cultural Encounters 5 ECTS |
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| Project Cultural Encounters or Project oriented internship 15 ECTS |
Project Edited book project in International Development Studies 15 ECTS |
Elective courses International Development Studies or Project orientered internship 15 ECTS |
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Please note: The table shows an example of a course of study. Courses, projects, internships and studies abroad with credit transfer may vary for each student. See current courses at study.ruc.dk
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