UMH - Master's in Social Practice Anthropology

The challenges of today's world and society require answers from the social sciences, and in particular from social anthropology, to issues such as ending the crisis through local strategies, questions of migration and intercultural relations and coexistence, transculturality in all areas (economic, power, health, etc.), the consequences of globalization and the manner for addressing them, positioning before development and its effectiveness, promoting heritage and its relationship with tourism in various ways, and between the process of contemporary globalization and the development and expansion of capitalism.

Program instruction is organized in 3 modules and 13 subject matter areas. Advanced Anthropology and Professional Anthropology are the first and second modules and they contain 11 theoretical subject matter areas. Practical Anthropology is the third and it contains two subject matter areas.

Master's coordinator

FERRUS BATISTE, JORDI
jferrus(arroba)umh.es
+34 96 665 8648

Curriculum

ECTS credits: 60

Core	Required	Elective	External internships	Final Master's Project
0	49.5	0	4.5	6

Courses

Subject matter	Course	ECTS credits	Type	Year/Semester
				1
				F	S
COMMON MODULE
	ANTHROPOLOGY FOR HEALTH
		ANTHROPOLOGY FOR HEALTH	4.5	Required		■
	ANTHROPOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION
		ANTHROPOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION	4.5	Required	■
	ANTHROPOLOGY OF POWER
		ANTHROPOLOGY OF POWER	4.5	Required	■
	ANTHROPOLOGY, DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION
		ANTHROPOLOGY, DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION	4.5	Required		■
	ANTHROPOLOGY, WORK AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
		ANTHROPOLOGY, WORK AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT	4.5	Required		■
	CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
		CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS	4.5	Required		■
	CULTURE, TOURISM AND HERITAGE
		CULTURE, TOURISM AND HERITAGE	4.5	Required		■
	DOMAINS OF ECONOMIC ANTHROPOLOGY
		DOMAINS OF ECONOMIC ANTHROPOLOGY	4.5	Required	■
	PRACTICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
		PRACTICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY	4.5	Required	■
	PRACTICAL METHODOLOGY OF SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
		PRACTICAL METHODOLOGY OF SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY	4.5	Required	■
	SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY THEORY
		SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY THEORY	4.5	Required	■
FINAL MASTER'S PROJECT
	FINAL MASTER'S PROJECT
		FINAL MASTER'S PROJECT	6	Final Master's Proj.		■
INTERNSHIPS
	INTERNSHIPS
		INTERNSHIPS	4.5	Internships		■

Competencies

General competencies

Analytical and critical capacity to define, understand, and address any problem in work scenarios within multi- and intercultural contexts.
Skills to design alternatives for resolving social and cultural conflicts by applying multidisciplinary tools.
Mastery of the necessary theoretical, analytical, and methodological knowledge that is transdisciplinary in nature for use in distinct specific social and cultural situations and problems.
Ability to update, consolidate, and integrate new knowledge to improve professional practice using self-learning continuous techniques and improvements and critical analysis.
Skills to analyze, evaluate, and assess distinct professional, institutional, territorial, and/or associative scenarios through the identification of problems, interpretation of data, and the formulation of solutions by applying action methodologies that favor community participation.
Critical capacity for social analysis of the causes and consequences of inequality and discrimination, keeping in mind the full diversity between persons, fundamental rights, and equal opportunities between men and women, the principles of equal opportunities and universal access for persons with disabilities, and the very values of a culture at peace and with democratic values.

Specific competencies

Ability to handle theoretical concepts, perspectives, and scientific and social methodologies in an advanced manner in contemporary social, economic, political, and cultural situations.
Advanced ability to manage and apply social and anthropological methods and techniques in professional environments.
Capacity of analysis and synthesis to understand issues related to social, economic, political, and cultural situations and problems from a critical point of view.
Ability to transfer and apply theoretical knowledge and scientific and social methodologies to new situations and problems.
Ability to work, plan, and intervene in multi- and intercultural contexts by integrating knowledge and skills from distinct disciplines.
Ability to plan and organize socio-cultural intervention projects in contemporary situations and local problems.
Capability of presenting and communicating work results in a clear manner to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
Skills for autonomous acquisition and self-study of knowledge from a transdisciplinary perspective.
Mastery of the strategies necessary for critical access to information and reliability in the use of documentary sources.
Ability to recognize globalization as a long-lasting process and the connections between the process of contemporary globalization and the development and expansion of capitalism.
Capacity to critically understand social and cultural manifestations of power.
Ability to perform tasks such as formulation, monitoring, and evaluation in development processes.
Ability to apply contributions from anthropology to the health field that serve professionals to relearn the institutional manner taken by the responses of distinct cultures regarding health issues, their role as a regimen of social control, and the consequences of their decisions in the health field, sexuality, and human reproduction.
Knowledge of cross-cultural variability of systems of work organization and the social relations that it generates and the anthropological theory about it.
Capability of assessing patrimonial resources available within a tourist environment for promoting rural sustainability and development from an ecological and cultural perspective.
Critical understanding of economics from the anthropological-social point of view.
Capability of assuming the anthropological perspective in order to understand sociocultural reality.
Skills for designing and presenting a project of action in a particular socio-cultural situation or problem.
Ability to identify and resolve problems and issues related to the professional environment and plan actions and projects from the training received in social anthropology.
Ability to recognize and address problematic social issues together with other professionals, as well as formulating proposals for their resolution.
Mastery of the most relevant theoretical and anthropological approaches for interpreting reality and contemporary problems.

Access and Admissions

Access

The access requirements for official master's education are described in Article 16 of Royal Decree 1393/2007, amended by Royal Decree 861/2010.

Admissions

APPLICANT PROFILE
Graduates, licenciados/as, and titulados/as from the branches of social and legal sciences, arts and humanities, and health sciences. Especially social and cultural anthropology, sociology, history, art history, geography, teaching and education, nursing, political science, psychology, journalism, advertising, audiovisual communication, social work, social education, sports, law, tourism, business administration and management, business and economic sciences, labor, labor relations and human resources, international relations, fine arts, and any other undergraduate degree from the three branches.

Applicants possessing degrees from any other branch (sciences, engineering, and architecture) are also welcome.

- B1 Language proficiency level from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in order to be able read texts in English and/or French. Applicants from other countries must accredit a B1 knowledge level of Spanish, if necessary.

- Although not necessary, proven professional experience in any field will be valued.

ADMISSION CRITERIA
Admission criteria are based on internal preferences marked by the very guidelines of the program in question, established and evaluated by an assessment committee formed for such purpose that is comprised by the master's coordinator and one representative from each subject matter (advanced, professional, and practical). A selection process will occur to choose the most ideal applicants that is based on their fit with certain requirements that are detailed next. In order to be admitted into the program, applicants must receive at least 50 of the possible 100 points:

a. Sixty percent of the total points are based on the applicant's academic record.
b. Professional and personal experience is worth 20%.
c. Among the applicants, preference will be given towards those who have completed an undergraduate degree within the social sciences or humanities. This is a favorable element within the set of considerations, but in no case will it be a determining factor. This accounts for 20%.

Schedule

Fall and Spring semesters
Wednesdays, 5 - 8 p.m.
Thursdays, 5 - 8 p.m.
Fridays, 5 - 8 p.m.

Internship participation is possible any day of the week, except for Thursday and Friday afternoons, and is fulfilled at the convenience of the corresponding business, institution, or association.

This schedule is illustrative and may be subject to change.
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Faculty: Master's in Social Practice Anthropology

Doctorates providing access:

ECTS credits: 60

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