Regional and cultural studies
Master's programmes taught in English
Lund University offers four Master's English-taught programmes in regional and cultural studies – also known as area studies in the academic world. All programmes are interdisciplinary and taught at specialised centres and departments.
Find out more about our programmes and studying regional and cultural studies at Lund University below. Use the links to go to the programme pages for details on entry requirements, application procedures, tuition fees and more.
Bachelor's programmes in this subject area
We don't currently offer any Bachelor's programmes in regional and cultural studies taught in English.
Master's programmes in this subject area
We offer four Master of Science (MSc) programmes in regional and cultural studies.
For related programmes and interdisciplinary options, see 'Programmes in other subject areas' at the bottom of this page.
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Studying regional and cultural studies
Programmes in regional and cultural studies focus on specific geographical areas, exploring their social, political, historical and cultural dynamics. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches from the humanities and social sciences, you will study regions such as Europe, Asia or the Middle East. You will gain broad insights tailored to your academic background and interests.
Through both theoretical and practical learning, you will be well prepared for a global career in research, government, NGOs and the private sector.
See below for impressions of the subject area, programmes and student life.
The Master's programmes in
- Asian Studies
- East- and Central European Studies and
- European Studies
are connected to two centres at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology – the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies and the Centre for Languages and Literature, respectively.
The Master's programme in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East is offered by Graduate School, which is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies focuses on interdisciplinary education and research on the region, covering topics such as international relations, economic development and political issues.
It serves as a hub for students and researchers and is integrated into a large network of scholars and institutions in Asia and beyond. The Centre also hosts a range of academic and public events, including seminars, conferences and exhibitions.
In addition to the programmes in European and East- and Central European Studies, the Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL) offers programmes in
- classical and modern languages
- literature
- film and
- theatre studies.
It also offers a wide range of stand-alone courses.
With hundreds of researchers and other staff and around 3,000 students, SOL is a hub for dynamic, interdisciplinary learning and research in the heart of Lund.
Graduate School at the Faculty of Social Sciences offers interdisciplinary Master's programmes and stand-alone courses, drawing on expertise from across the University. The diverse student body, representing a range of social science backgrounds, creates a dynamic learning environment.
The first year focuses on profile and methods courses, while the second year allows you to tailor your studies through electives and other options, such as internships or study abroad. Thesis work is supervised by experts in the relevant departments, providing specialist guidance.
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Programmes in other subject areas
You may also be interested in the related degree programme(s) below.
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Related Master's programmes
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Some of our Master's programmes have a unique interdisciplinary approach and accept students from a range of academic backgrounds.
You can also take a look at our full range of degree programmes.