Bachelor's Programme European Ethnology
Curriculum (2012W)
Bachelor of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Philosophy and History
Level of Qualification
Bachelor (First Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F
0314 Sociology and Cultural Studies
Study code
UC 033 623
The degree programme will be renamed as follows with effect from 1 October 2026: Bachelor’s programme Empirical Cultural Studies
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor European Ethnology gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor European Ethnology, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2012W curriculum is currently valid for the Bachelor's programme European Ethnology.
Information on the Curriculum (2012W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 3rd 2026, 124, No. 808 (equivalence list)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2026 - in progress >> Click here for more information)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 22nd, Issue 110, No. 759 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum(from October 1 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 25 2021, Issue 71. No. 793 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 30 2016, Issue 57, No. 604 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 2 2016, Issue 24, No. 368 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum(from October 1 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 16 2015, Issue 83, No. 625 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 18 2015, Issue 65, No. 493 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 4 2012, Issue 32, No. 315
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage (STEOP) which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- Introduction to Research Fields and Positions in European Ethnology (CM 5 lit.a/2h/ 5 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Fundamentals of Cultural Studies (CM 1/2h/ 5 ECTS-Credits)
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 20 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
- SL Introduction to research fields and positions in European Ethnology (5 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Introduction to Cultural Studies (5 ECTS-Credits)
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
General Information
9.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 1a und b: VO/UE Themenfelder und Positionen der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft
4.0 ECTS-Credits: PM2a: VO Methoden der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 6a: PS Regionale Kulturanalyse
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM9a: PS Kulturanalyse des Materiellen
3.5 ECTS-Credits: PM 6b: EX Exkursion Empirische Kulturwissenschaft I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Wahlmodule
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 2b: UE Methoden der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 7a: VU Debatten der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM10a: PS Intersektionalität
3.5 ECTS-Credits: PM 6c: EX Exkursion Empirische Kulturwissenschaft II
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Wahlmodule
10.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 10 Kulturtheorie
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 1c: UE Wissenschaftliche Arbeitstechniken in der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 11a: VO Digital Humanities
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 13: VO Globalgeschichte I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Wahlmodule
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 4a: PS Ethnographisch Forschen
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 5a: Kulturwissenschaftliche Schreibpraxis
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 7b: PS Aktuelle Texte der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 9b: PS Mediale Diskurse und Repräsentationen
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 11b: UE Digital Humanities
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 13: Globalgeschichte II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 5b: PS Praxisfeld Kulturwissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 5c: UE Angewandte Kulturanalyse und Berufsfelder
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 4b: UE Empirische Forschungsfelder
15.0 ECTS-Credits: AP: PM12: Geschlechterverhältnisse
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Wahlmodule
15.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 14: Bachelorarbeit Empirische Kulturwissenschaft
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 10b: PS Diversität, Ungleichheit und Differenz
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PM 8: Kulturelle Begegnungen und kulturelle Konflikte
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Wahlmodule
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Minor
As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT | 50,8 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD | 30,0 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY | 13,2 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT | 6,0 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT |
March 2025
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Konrad Kuhn
Dean of Studies (from 01.01.2026)
ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Lukas Madersbacher