Manuskriptkulturen/Manuscript Cultures
Qualification
: Master of ArtsFaculty
: HumanitiesDuration
: 2 semestersTeaching language
: EnglishProgram start
: winter semester, Important semester datesApplication period
: 15.02. to 31.03.Admission restrictions
: noTuition Fees
: none, but Semester contribution
Program description
The MA programme Manuscript Cultures aims to convey within a one-year course (60 CP) central topics in the field of general manuscript research combined with specific skills. The course of studies promotes the independent, analytical handling of manuscripts, the cultural-scientific examination of the texts, images, notes and diagrams contained therein, the scientific material analysis of the manuscripts and the development of creative approaches for solving complex scientific and scholarly questions. The study program covers a broad spectrum of manuscript cultures, especially in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Career prospects
As a manuscriptologist, you can either work in research at research institutes and universities or as a specialist in many different local and international archives, museums, cultural heritage institutes, etc. in cataloging, indexing, preserving and in the exhibition of collections. The degree also qualifies students for other jobs related to "written artifacts" around the world.
Program structure
- Cultural Studies Manuscript Research
- Scientific material analysis
- Free elective modules
- Final module with the master's thesis
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Proof of first degree, language proficiency
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03. Mai 2024