Anthropology of Arts

The MA in Anthropology of Arts is a two-year program designed for students seeking a comprehensive education in the anthropology of art, music, and literature. With an interdisciplinary approach, the program covers cultural expressions across art, music, and literature in the broadest sense, as well as their expression in cultural venues such as museums, art galleries, concerts, archives, or literature festivals. Structured over four semesters, it combines core theoretical and methodological training with a range of electives and a compulsory internship, enabling students to gain hands-on experience. This program equips students with the analytical and research skills needed to excel as experts in the cultural sector. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue doctoral research or transition into creative industries, such as the visual and performing arts, music, publishing, and related fields.

Application Deadline		February 28th, 2027
Tuition Fee:		5,000€ / year
Scholarship available:		YES
Length of Study		2 years (max. 5)
Form of Study		Full-time
Application Form		Available Here

Admission Application

Applications are accepted from November 1st, 2026, until the final deadline of February 28th, 2027; you also must submit all the required documents by this date. The online application form is available on our Admissions portal.

Admission Requirements

1. By February 28th, 2027, submit a motivation letter (300 - 500 words), structured CV (curriculum vitae), proof of English competency at B2 level or higher, and an academic paper (4 500 - 5 000 words) in English before the submission deadline.

   • Academic Paper: The text should be between 4,500 and 5,000 words long and must adhere to the standards of academic writing; the bibliography does not count towards the overall word count. The academic text may be a defended Bachelor’s thesis or its summary, an article published in an academic journal, or any new essay in which the applicant decides to demonstrate their academic expertise; it must be written by the applicant only – co-authorship is not permitted.

     
     

     The application materials will be evaluated and scored by an interdisciplinary selection committee.

     
     

     Please note that all the required documents must be attached as files in your online application (My applications → Attachments/Progress → Upload an attachment to my application – Attachment type → Upload file).

   • Proof of English Competency: Applicants are required to submit proof of English competency at min. B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The applicant's level of English should be substantiated by an international certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Oxford Test of English, etc.) or a similar national certificate. Applicants can also use their diploma as proof of English competency in case it specifies English as the language of instruction.

2. Submit proof of your previous education (i.e. BA diploma). If you graduated outside the Czech Republic, you must submit an officially recognized/nostrified document validating your foreign education. More information on the process of recognition and nostrification can be found here.

Please note: The recognition/nostrification process can take a long time (1-3 months) and its successful completion is a necessary component of formal admission into the program. You will receive an official acceptance letter from the university only after your foreign degree diploma has been recognised/nostrified in the Czech Republic. When planning your enrolment and studies, keep in mind that you should submit all the relevant documents sufficiently in advance.

Deadline for applicants to submit their previous education certificate is September 30th, 2027, Applicants who are unable to get their foreign diploma recognized/nostrified until the end of September are allowed to submit a copy of their BA diploma no later than October 22nd, 2027. This is the extended and final deadline for enrolment in the 2027/2028 academic year. Please, keep in mind that the academic year already starts on October 1st, 2027.

If you need to apply for student visas in order to study in Prague, please, make effort to complete all of the required steps of the admission process on time.

Profile of a Graduate

Graduates of the MA in Anthropology of Arts understand how art, music, and literature shape societies and cultures around the world, and are shaped by them. Throughout their studies, they learn to look at art from multiple perspectives – especially those that go beyond the Western canon – and to think critically about how culture is produced, shared, and experienced. The program combines academic learning with hands-on experience. Students will take part in internships, explore real-world cultural projects, and develop strong research and analytical skills. Graduates of the Master’s program in Anthropology of Arts can successfully pursue both academic and professional careers in the cultural and arts sectors. With a solid foundation in ethnographic methods, critical theory, and interdisciplinary cultural analysis, they are prepared for positions in museums, galleries, cultural heritage institutions, music and literary festivals, publishing houses, or international organizations. Their education also opens the door to careers as cultural consultants, researchers, curators, or coordinators in the creative industries. Thanks to the program’s international focus, including its internships, students gain practical experience and a network of contacts that enhance their employability in the global, cultural, and academic environment.

Study Plan

The Study Plan will be published later during the summer (2027) before the start of the semester.

Further Information

For all information regarding the admission process, please, contact the Student Administration Office at .