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MA Art History at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Art History (curriculum from winter semester 2022/23) with specialisation in architecture/space, visual arts, or modern art and new media. The programme includes practice and field studies and a Master's thesis.

Faculty: Faculty 08: History and Philosophy (Fachbereich Geschichte/Philosophie)  |  Department: Institute of Art History (Institut fuer Kunstgeschichte)  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 ECTS credits  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules: practice and field studies I to III, an elective module and the Master's thesis (24 credits). Students choose three advanced theory modules (Vertiefung I to III) in architecture/space, the visual arts (Bildkuenste) or modern art/new media, either all in one field, one of each or a 2+1 combination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Free admission (no Numerus clausus; no local admission restriction). Apply online via the University of Münster master application portal.

Intake: Winter and Summer Semester

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 ECTS credits

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