Master’s Programme Art Science
Would you like to take a close look at the development of art throughout the ages?
The students of the Master’s Degree Programme in Art Science deepen their knowledge about art history practices and methods and the development of art of all periods and genres.
Studying how theories are connected is the basis for developing complex problem solving skills and critically investigating the topic in a transdisciplinary context.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Master of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree/equivalent
and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Philosophy and History
Level of qualification
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0213 Fine arts
Study Code
UC 066 835
FAQ
Graduates possess highly specialised knowledge in the field of art science and its theory science and practical aspects. They are able to demonstrate solutions to problems, innovative approaches and critical reflection in terms of scientific issues and their application with regard to the awareness of the development of the individual in the social context.
The skills provided in the bachelor's programme are consolidated and deepened in the Master's Programme Art Sciences by in-depth knowledge in the development of art (in all eras and genres, including their historical environment, the circumstances of origin, functions etc.) on the one hand and diverse methodology of art history (history and theory of art science) as well as history of art in practice on the other hand.
The master's programme is a qualification for occupational fields in science (universities, research institutions etc.) and in application-oriented areas (museums, expositions, preservation of historical monuments etc.), art and culture, education, the media sector as well as politics and business.
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