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BA Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Studies artistic, object-based and visual media and works of architecture from the 6th to the 21st century, with a traditional focus on Europe extended by global perspectives. Covers architecture, sculpture, painting, graphic art and applied arts, and for the modern period photography, film, digital arts, street art, installation and performance. 120 ECTS combined with a minor subject.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichts- und Kunstwissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Art-historical objects, media and architecture from the 6th to the 21st century.

Career pathways

Research and teaching, art and cultural institutions (museums, exhibition halls, galleries), heritage conservation, the art and antiques trade and auctions, churches and federal and state research institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification plus participation in a study orientation procedure (Studienorientierungsverfahren) for the first semester.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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