BA Art History at University of Stuttgart

Programme overview

Images shape our view of ourselves and the world. Art history examines this from a historical perspective – from painting, sculpture, and architecture to film, photography, design, and performance. The works are analysed within their respective cultural, social, or political contexts.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time, German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

At the centre of art history are visual objects. "Learning to see" – the ability to visually analyse works of art – is therefore an important foundation for studying art history. In addition, as is customary for any academic discipline, students learn the fundamentals of scholarly research and writing.

Career pathways

A wide range of careers are open to Art historians. Typical fields include: Research and teaching at a university Typical tasks of art historians vary depending on the field of work: Museums & galleries: Curating exhibitions, managing collections, giving tours, publishing. Monument preservation: Documenting historic buildings, providing restoration advice, preparing expert reports.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission unrestricted. Internship not required. Language: English proficiency must be demonstrated by the third semester, Latin proficiency by the time of registration for the bachelor’s thesis. Application deadline: September 15 for winter semester. Language Requirements: Because specialist literature is not only available in German, knowledge of other modern foreign languages is an advantage. The following are mandatory for art history as a major subject: By the third semester, proof of proficiency in English and another foreign language (this may also be Latin) and Proof of Latin proficiency by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis. The exact regulations can be found in the special section of the examination regulations (marked with B). Application period: May 15 – September 15 Generally, if one of your subjects has restricted admission, apply by July 15; if your subjects are open admission, apply by September 15.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/study/application/online/

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