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MA Art History (Kunstwissenschaft) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Broad postgraduate programme on the history and theory of art following a Bachelor in art history; deepens foundational knowledge and conveys skills for the career fields open to art-history graduates. Qualifies for a doctorate.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Individual focus areas against current academic discourse, including later art history (North German painting of the 15th and Dutch painting of the 17th century), aesthetics and art theory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor examination in Art History or equivalent, standard period of study of at least six semesters, a study- and career-relevant internship of at least eight weeks (or a workshop course or tutorial at the art academy), English at level B1 and a second relevant foreign language at level B1. 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 and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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