Master in Empirical Cultural Studies

The University of Zurich offers a Master's degree in Empirische Kulturwissenschaft. This program focuses on understanding everyday culture. Students examine common practices, technologies, values, and stories that shape people's lives. It uniquely combines everyday culture research with the analysis of popular literature and media. This interdisciplinary field bridges the humanities and social sciences.

In this Master's program, students engage deeply with complex cultural meanings. They receive close guidance from experienced instructors. Learning often involves practical, project-based work. Students may collaborate with cultural creators and institutions. The program equips students with skills for cultural analysis, understanding societal phenomena, and knowledge transfer.

Graduates are prepared for roles requiring cultural expertise. They can independently develop and execute projects. They learn to translate cultural science knowledge for broader audiences. Admission requires a Bachelor's degree in Popular Culture Studies or a comparable field with at least 60 ECTS credits. Other Bachelor's degrees may be accepted with additional requirements. Instruction is in German (deu).

The University of Zurich is a public research university. It is located in Switzerland. The university is the largest in Switzerland. It has seven faculties. It also has over 150 institutes. More than 200 study programs are offered.

The University of Zurich is known for its diverse perspectives. It brings together different ways of thinking and academic cultures. The university is home to students and staff from over 120 countries. This creates a rich international environment for learning and research.