M.A. Art History
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg) Freiburg im Breisgau
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About the programme
Kunstgeschichte (Art History) is a German-taught Master of Arts at the University of Freiburg over 4 semesters with 120 credits, with entry in the winter or summer semester. Located in the tri-border region, it offers hands-on work with original artworks, interdisciplinary and research-focused courses, excursions and study abroad. Project seminars introduce careers in museums, heritage conservation, art journalism, science communication and digital art history. In the third semester you choose study abroad, an independent project or an internship, and the programme ends with research theses defended in colloquia. Graduates can analyse art-historical developments from the Middle Ages to the present and work in museums, auction houses, the art market, tourism, publishing and heritage conservation, or go on to a doctorate. You need German at C1.
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(1) Admission to the Master of Arts in Art History program is open to those who:
1. have obtained a first degree from a German university in a bachelor's program or in an equivalent degree program of at least three years at a German or foreign university that meets the qualifying requirements specified in paragraph 2,
2. have knowledge of the German language that corresponds to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, knowledge of English that corresponds to at least level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and knowledge of another modern foreign language that corresponds to at least level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and
3. have basic knowledge of Latin or knowledge of a third modern foreign language that corresponds to at least level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
(2) The applicant must provide evidence that they have earned at least 40 ECTS credits through coursework and examinations in the subject of art history within the framework of the university program leading to the first degree (paragraph 1, no. 1).
For successful completion of the Master's program in Art History, you should bring the following with you:
- Proof of at least 40 ECTS in art history from your bachelor's degree program.
- Knowledge of English (B1 level) and a second modern foreign language (A2 level)
- Knowledge of Latin or knowledge of a third modern foreign language (A2 level), which must be proven by the end of the 2nd semester of study
- Interest in the historical development of works of art, artists, aesthetics and artistic elements
- Independence and motivation to independently acquire knowledge and reflect on various contents
- Openness towards professional experience through internships as well as towards stays abroad and excursions
- Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.
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Bachelor’s degree certificate (or equivalent)-If not yet issued, a confirmation of completion or expected graduation date
Transcript of records-Including all courses, grades, and credit points
Proof of German language proficiency-Typically DSH 2, TestDaF with 4 in all sections, or Goethe-Zertifikat C1
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letter of motivation
APS certificate-Mandatory for applicants from India, China, Vietnam, or Mongolia
Optional but Recommended Documents-Letters of recommendation
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