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Art History

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Winter term 2024/25

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Modern art history

The distinctive feature of the master’s programme in Art History at the University of Graz is its focus on modern and contemporary art.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

You should be interested in intensive study of works from all fields and periods of the visual arts. You should also enjoy the methodological approaches used in the academic study of art. You must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area.

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About the study programme

Art History at the University of Graz

In the master’s programme in Art History you will delve deeply into questions about modern and contemporary art.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to develop your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.chs.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this master’s programme you will be able to work in museums and exhibitions, for instance, or the art trade, libraries, archives, newspapers and publishing, or in the preservation of historic monuments, art conservation, urban development, the leisure industry and tourism, or in public administration, cultural and other policy areas. Other career options include the media, the literary world, cultural management or business.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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