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)

Please note that there will be changes in the program structure for students admitted to the program from the fall semester 2021 and onwards.

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	Elective course	Elective course
1. semester	MES4000 - Theory, Methodology and Project Description in Middle East- and South Asian Studies		SAS4002 - Key Debates in South Asia Studies
	10 studiepoeng	10 studiepoeng	10 studiepoeng

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 Asian Studies
• SAS4002 - Key Debates in South Asia StudiesSAS4002 - Key Debates in South Asia Studies
• SAS4003 – Deep reading for South Asian studies

Elective courses

You may choose two additional courses from the list below:

Spring 2021 we strongly recommend SAS4004 – Critical Literature Review in South Asia Studies

• SAS4004 – Critical Literature Review in South Asia Studies
• HIN4010 - Hindi Literature, Linguistics and Performance Studies
• REL4020 – Religion and Politics (continued)
• 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

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