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BA Art History (Kunstwissenschaft) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Combination Bachelor conveying the breadth of art history and the methods of art-historical work, with a practical orientation; gives access to a Master's programme.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; combination Bachelor (major plus minor)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Introductory and foundation modules on the epochs and development of art, methods of analysing works and academic working techniques; 8-week internship or workshop project at the art academy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission with: general higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife); Fachhochschulreife (entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences); professional qualification (study without Abitur). Proof of English at CEFR level B1 is required. Admission is not possible without proof. No Numerus clausus (open admission). Application period for the winter semester: 01.06.-01.09. for applicants with German qualifications (online portal); 01.03.-15.07. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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