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MA Islamic Art History and Archaeology (Islamische Kunstgeschichte und Archäologie) at University of Bamberg

University of Bamberg, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme on the monuments and material evidence of the Islamic world, from the Mediterranean to South and Central Asia and from the 7th century to modern times, including buildings, painting and small arts such as ceramics, textiles, wood and metalwork.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies (Geistes- und Kulturwissenschaften)  |  Department: Islamic Art History and Archaeology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: Full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Location: Bamberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Relation of form and content: works of art and material culture in their cultural, political-historical and socio-economic context, with methods from formal analysis and iconography to evaluating sources. Includes a compulsory six-week internship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Required average: up to 2.5 or within the best 50% of graduates; German B2. Deadlines: summer semester 25 March, winter semester 1 October.

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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