MA "Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices"

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MA "Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices"

The Master Program trains students in theory and practice in the areas of visual anthropology, the documentary arts (film/photography) and media culture.

In today’s globalized world, where media representations shape social and political spheres, a critical understanding of media and (audio-) visual culture is crucial. Media studies, rooted in social anthropology, offers an in-depth approach to analyzing the complex connections between media, culture and society. The Master Program "Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices" at the University of Münster trains students in theory and practice in the areas of visual anthropology, the documentary arts (film/photography/installation), media culture and media anthropology. Conceptual and practical knowledge within these areas can be applied in academia, the arts, and culture and media industries, as well as to social, applied, or educational media projects. Students study the theoretical and practical foundations of visual anthropology, they gain experience in film production, project development, and (audio-) visual installation. Ultimately, they acquire the necessary skills for producing their own research projects and media outputs.

06/10/2026

A few days ago, the „Final Thesis and Project Colloquium“ of our 2024 batch took place at the Professional School.

During the module, students presented and discussed their planned MA research and final projects, received feedback from lecturers and fellow students, and further developed their research questions, methods and research designs.

A central focus was the connection between anthropological research and film and media practice – and how the two can work together in a meaningful way.

08/09/2026

We would like to kindly invite you to a digital information session about our master program “Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices” tomorrow on 09 September 2026, at 04:00 pm CEST. Please note the time stated and take any time zone differences into account.

This will be your chance to learn more about our master program, meet the co-director of the program, Thomas John, and get a chance to ask us any questions that you might have. The session will take place as a video call via the service Zoom.

To join, simply send us a DM and we’ll send you the Zoom link! 💻✨

07/07/2026

🍂 Start your Master’s journey this November!

A limited number of places remain available for the MA in „Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices“, beginning this November.

If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, anthropology, and documentary practices, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in joining our next cohort, we warmly invite you to get in touch or submit your application.

📩 Contact us to learn more about the program and the application process.

Anthropology

07/05/2026

Our student Elias spent an Erasmus semester in Ljubljana. For our blog, he has written a personal report about his time in Slovenia’s capital, reflecting on his academic experiences, cultural discoveries, and everyday student life abroad.

Check out the full article on our blog — link in bio.

02/04/2026

We’ve decided to extend the application deadline for our Master Program „Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices“ by two more months! 🎓
You now have until May 31 to submit your application documents. We look forward to receiving your application!

Adresse

KönigsStr. 47
Münster
48143

Telefon

+492518321705

Website

http://www.wwu-weiterbildung.de/anthropology

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