Programme structure

The course of study consists of a total of 120 ECTS credits:

• Compulsory courses, 40 credits
• Elective courses, 20 credits
• Thesis preparation (30 credits) (see different options below)
• Master’s thesis (30 credits)

Course of study

4. semester	SAS4691 – Master's Thesis in South Asia Culture and Society
3. semester	AMS4900 - International Project Term in Asia and the Middle East or SAS4020 – South Asian Fieldwork  or Semester abroad
2. semester	SAS4003 – Deep reading for South Asian studies	SAS4004 – Critical Literature Review in South Asia Studies	Elective course
1. semester	MES4000 - Theory, Methodology and Project Description in Middle East- and South Asian Studies		SAS4002 - Key Debates in South Asia Studies
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See the programme structure for students who was admitted to the programme in the fall semester of 2020 or earlier.

First year

The first year of the Master's Degree comprises the methodical and theoretical basis for independent work on the Master's thesis.

Compulsory courses

• MES4000 – Theory, Methodology and Project Description in Middle East- and South Asia Studies
• SAS4002 – Key Debates in South Asia Studies
• SAS4003 – Deep reading for South Asian studies
• SAS4004 – Critical Literature Review in South Asia Studies

Elective course

You may choose one additional course from the list below:

• HIN4010 – Hindi Literature, Linguistics and Performance Studies
• KOS4050 – Religion and Politics
• KOS4020 – Conference participation and presentation
• KOS4030 – Work as a research assistant
• MES4500 – Topics in Middle East Politics and Society I
• MES4520 – Topics in Middle East Politics and Society II
• EHS4020 – Introduction to Environmental Humanities
• EHS4030 – Environmental Sciences: Understanding Climate Change
• REL4560 – Topics in the Study of Religion
• KULH4171 – Cognitive Cultural Studies: New approaches to Religion and Narration

With approval from your supervisor it is possible to apply for recognition of 20 credits taken in other relevant subjects. Contact the student advisor for more information.

• Application for recognition of credits taken in other relevant subjects

Second year

Third semester, thesis preparation

Choose one of the following 30 credit options, listed in recommended order:

• AMS4900 - International Project Term in Asia and the Middle East 
• SAS4020 – South Asian Fieldwork 
• Semester abroad 

Fourth semester, thesis:

• SAS4691 – Master's Thesis in South Asia Culture and Society