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Tibetology
BA programme
Main fields of study
Tibetology is the study of Tibetan society, history, religion, culture and the Tibetan language.
Language(s) of instruction
Primarily Danish. Some courses have been taught in English. The examinations have been conducted in Danish and Tibetan as well as in English.
Access requirements
The applicant with no proficiency in Tibetan must complete an introductory language course worth 60 ECTS.
Programme requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Tibetology aims at giving students a basic practical command of the Tibetan language as well as basic theoretical knowledge of important aspects of Tibetan society, history, culture and language. The student is required to be familiar with methodological aspects of the academic study of Tibetan society, history, culture and language. The student furthermore must independently be able to seek knowledge about Tibet and to communicate it to the public.
The 2005 study programme totals 240 ECTS which consist of compulsory language courses (105 ECTS), content courses (75 ECTS), electives outside the Tibetan study programme (a total of 45 ECTS), and a final paper (15 ECTS). The compulsory language courses include a 60 ECTS introductory course in Tibetan.
Professional status
Graduates in Tibetology are qualified for non-specialized positions that are related to South Asia or require basic academic skills.
MA programme
The South Asian languages (Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Pali) and South Asian culture, history and literature.
Language(s) of instruction
Primarily Danish. Some courses have been taught in English. The examinations have been conducted in Danish and English as well as the appropriate South Asian language(s).
Access requirements
A completed BA in Indology or Tibetology
Programme requirements
The Master of Arts in South Asian Studies aims at giving students a practical command of the Tibetan or selected Indian language(s) and theoretical knowledge of important aspects of South Asian Studies. The student is required to be well versed in the methodological aspects of the academic study of South Asian society, history, culture and language. Moreover, the student must independently be able to seek academic knowledge about
The study programme consists of a large compulsory block of courses (a total of 90 ECTS) and is concluded with a thesis worth 30 ECTS.
Professional status
The Master of Arts in South Asian Studies qualifies the candidate for Asia-related positions within the fields of research, teaching and trade. In addition, graduates with an MA in South Asian Studies are qualified for administrative and other positions where general analytical skills are required.
Contact information
The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, Asian Studies Section, Leifsgade 33, 5., DK-2300 Copenhagen S, phone: (+45) 35 32 88 48, e-mail: asienstudier@hum.ku.dk.
