MasterFaculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

Digital Anthropology and Ethnographic Research (M.A.)

¡Hola! Welcome to the science of human culture. We will not just study other cultures; we will immerse ourselves in them, understanding them from the inside out, and learning how they shape who we are.

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Level: Master
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Ethnographic Methods, Social Theory, Cultural Change, Visual Anthropology

Practical focus

Cultural Studies, Semiotics, Digital Humanities, German Culture

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

The British Library
Internships in digital archives and preservation
The Guggenheim Museum
Opportunities in digital humanities and curation
The National Archives
Internships in archival science

Career opportunities

Market Researcher
For a corporate or government agency
Policy Analyst
Using data to inform government or NGO decisions
Social Researcher
In academia or a research institution
Documentarian
Creating cultural documentaries

Jobs and projects

Critical Thinking
Evaluating the validity and reliability of ethnographic research
Research Skills
Finding, analyzing, and synthesizing information
Programming
Competency in languages like Python or R
Communication
Explaining complex cultural concepts clearly

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- You will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics.
Skills you build
- Ethnographic Methods: Conducting and analyzing fieldwork.
- Social Theory: Understanding the history of anthropological thought.
- Data Analysis: Interpreting and using data to inform anthropological models.
- Visual Anthropology: Using visual media to conduct and present research.

Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Digital Anthropology and Ethnographic Research (M.A.)

01Advanced Digital Anthropology
1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Digital Anthropology
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  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Anthropology.
2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Digital Anthropology
  The learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Anthropology to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Digital Anthropology for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Digital Anthropology
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Digital Anthropology against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Advanced Digital Anthropology to a new documented context.
02Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork
1. FoundationsFoundations of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork
  The learner can explain the core terms of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.
2. MethodsMethods in Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork
  The learner can apply a method from Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork to a new documented context.
03Visual Anthropology and Digital Media
1. FoundationsFoundations of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media
  The learner can explain the core terms of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.
2. MethodsMethods in Visual Anthropology and Digital Media
  The learner can apply a method from Visual Anthropology and Digital Media to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Visual Anthropology and Digital Media for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Visual Anthropology and Digital Media to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Cultural Studies
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Cultural Studies
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Cultural Studies to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Cultural Studies for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Cultural Studies to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
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  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
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2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

I am an anthropologist who believes that the most complex systems we will ever study are human cultures. My work focuses on using a combination of ethnographic research methods and modern data analysis techniques to understand the diversity of human cultures around the world.

Applied mentorship

I am a cultural anthropologist with a passion for using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Culture: How AI is Changing Anthropology' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze ethnographic data. · • Blog Post: 'Why Every Anthropologist Needs to Be a Data Scientist' - Discusses the importance of digital skills for anthropologists and the future of the field. · • Conference Paper: 'A Network Analysis of Kinship Systems in Indigenous Cultures' - Presented at the International Conference on Anthropology, detailing a new method for analyzing kinship systems. · • Journal Article: 'The Role of Visual Culture in Social Movements' - Published in the Journal of Visual Anthropology, this paper provides a framework for understanding how visual culture can drive social change. · • Standard Article: 'A Digital Tour of Ancient Aztec Civilizations' - A multi-part series for a history magazine on how digital tools can be used to recreate and explore ancient sites. · • Book: 'The Digital Ethnographer: A Guide to Modern Anthropological Research' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of digital ethnography. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

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Mentor practice lens

• Article: 'The Role of Digital Archives in Preserving Cultural Heritage' - A concise article on how digital archives can be used to preserve and protect cultural heritage. · • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. · • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

GAF-powered Cultural Pattern Recognition

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

GAF-powered Clinical Insight Extraction

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Pablo Domínguez

Ethnographic Methods, Social Theory, Cultural Change, Visual Anthropology

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Rainer Vogt

Cultural Studies, Semiotics, Digital Humanities, German Culture

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Duration	Bachelor	Master This programme	Doctorate
9 months · Fast track	12000 EUR	9600 EUR	12000 EUR
12 months · Recommended	14400 EUR	12000 EUR	14400 EUR
15 months · Standard	16800 EUR	14400 EUR	16800 EUR
18 months · Flexible	19200 EUR	16800 EUR	19200 EUR
21 months · Extended	21600 EUR	19200 EUR	21600 EUR
24 months · Part-time	24000 EUR	21600 EUR	24000 EUR

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The British Library

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The National Archives

Market Researcher

Policy Analyst

Social Researcher

Documentarian

Critical Thinking

Research Skills

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Communication

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