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About the programme
The Art History Master of Arts at Universität Hamburg studies how works of art come about, what makes them distinct, and what they do, across architecture, sculpture, painting, graphic art and applied arts as well as design, photography and audiovisual media. You build broad knowledge of the history and theory of the visual arts and the methods to handle different periods and genres. Research approaches include political iconography, material iconography, reception aesthetics and the history of science. In semesters one to three you take five modules from areas such as media and genres, epochs, exchange and transfer, and iconography, plus electives; the fourth semester is for your thesis. Teaching is in German, the programme lasts four semesters, and you can start in winter or summer. Graduates can work in research, museums, heritage conservation, the art trade, galleries and art criticism.
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What you need to apply for Art History at University of Hamburg
English language
German language
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Prerequisites
The following special admission requirements apply to the Master’s program in Art History:
a) a first professionally qualifying degree in the Bachelor’s program in Art History at the
University of Hamburg or in a comparable program at another university.
b) Proficiency in English and another modern foreign language corresponding to reference
level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Proof
of language proficiency is not required if the applicant is a first language speaker.
c) Secured knowledge of Latin (“Kleines Latinum”). If Latin knowledge is not documented in
the school certificate, appropriate evidence of successful participation in a grammar
course and a reading course, e.g., in the Latin courses I–II of the Faculty of Humanities,
shall be deemed equivalent. Knowledge of Latin can be supplemented by another
foreign language corresponding to the reference level.
B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proof of language skills must be provided at the latest when registering for the Master’s
thesis.
All applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree at a German-speaking university must demonstrate sufficient German language proficiency for enrollment (not yet for application).
Recognition of Certificates for Degrees Obtained Abroad
For applicants who earned their first degree abroad, the recognition of a degree obtained abroad will be processed as part of the faculty's application process.
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What to prepare for your application to Art History
Programme-specific documents
Application documents to be submitted
Please ensure that your application is complete! Please submit all documents as uncertified copies. For documents not issued in German or English, a certified translation is also required.
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FACULTY
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- Printed and signed online application form
- Degree certificate or provisional transcript of records
If you are still studying at the time of application and cannot provide a degree certificate with a grade, please submit a current transcript of records with a provisional average grade. If you have any outstanding academic achievements, please provide a table listing them, including the number of ECTS credits. The degree certificate must be submitted by the end of the first master's semester.
``` • PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: - CV - Letter of motivation (1 page)
Note: Please refrain from submitting any documents not expressly requested (e.g., references, writing samples, letters of recommendation).
Application Address
University of Hamburg
Department of Art History
Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1 (West Wing)
20146 Hamburg
Keyword: Application for the Master's in Art History
In addition to mailing, you can also submit your application directly to the institute. A mailbox is located in front of the office (Room 117).
Alternatively, you can also submit your application digitally. In this case, please send your documents by the deadline to: [email protected].
The complete application documents must be received by the application address by the application deadline; otherwise, your application cannot be considered. This is a deadline; an extension is not possible.
If submitted by mail, the date of receipt is valid, not the postmark!
If you are also submitting a special application (e.g., a hardship application), this must be submitted separately from the above-mentioned application documents, including the required supporting documents, directly
via the online application within the application deadline. You upload the documents for the special application within the online application; sending them by mail is not permitted.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Semester contribution
343 EUR
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Estimated year-1 total cost
12,590 EUR
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