Bachelor's Programme Art History
Are you interested in art and would like to analyse art historical developments?
The students of this Bachelor’s degree programme acquire sound knowledge about the development of art of all periods and genres, art history practices and methods.
A major part of the programme is dedicated to teaching research methods and the classification of art in the context of art history and sociological contexts.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Bachelor of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate/equivalent
and Language Certificates
Supplemental exam
Latin
Faculty
Faculty of Philosophy and History
Level of qualification
Bachelor (First Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F
0213 Fine arts
Study Code
UC 033 635
Dates and Deadlines for admission
Bachelorstudium Kunstgeschichte
FAQ
Graduates possess scientifically well-founded theoretical and methodical problem-solving skills in art development and art history. They are able to elaborate, evaluate and implement complex issues professionally and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts.
The Bachelor’s Programme Art History conveys skills in examining art development (of all epochs and genres, including their historical environments, evolutionary conditions, functions etc.) and diverse art history methodology (history and theory of art studies) as well as art historical practice.
The bachelor’s programme qualifies for occupational activities in the fields of art and culture (e.g. museums, exhibitions, monument preservation), the educational sector, media as well as politics and economy (e.g. tourism, cultural management).
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Art, Music & Literature
Anyone wishing to study Art History, Music Studies or literary studies will find several suitable degree programmes at the University of Innsbruck.
The arts and literature disciplines form part of the Research Area: Cultural Encounters – Cultural Conflicts, one of the University of Innsbruck’s eight Research Areas, in which humanities and social sciences disciplines examine forms of cultural contact, exchange and conflict.
The University of Innsbruck also boasts extensive Archives and Collections, which are available for research and teaching.









