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Overview
The Critical Studies programme at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is aimed at students who either possess a diploma or B.A. in a discipline from the field of humanities or those who have achieved a corresponding qualification in an artistic discipline.
Learning outcomes
The programme pursues three teaching objectives. It is intended to prepare students for academic doctoral studies, primarily in art theory and cultural studies but also in the disciplines of education in the arts and in architecture. It is intended to equip students to continue artistic research towards a Ph.D. in practice or a comparable qualification.
It is intended to prepare students for activities in public artistic and cultural fields of practice, especially for work in journalism, specialised and academic journalism as well as for curatorial, archival, mediational and other such activities.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- The programme comprises of five modules.
- Studentsenroll for course units from these modules during each of the first three semesters. In the first module students individually participate in the regular artistic study programme at the Institute for Fine Art although to a limited extent.
- In the second module students develop artistic-academic approaches in a study project with teachers from different discplines. In the third module students select seminars from the Institute for Art Theory and Cultural Studies.
- In the fourth module students attend a practice-oriented seminar held by an external specialist. In the fifth module students are inducted into methodologies of academic work. In the fourth semester students develop their master's project.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture View 5 other Masters in Architecture in AustriaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Valid passport or proof of citizenship with official photo identification
- Two passport-size photos
- Documentation of transfer / 'Abgangsbescheinigung' with the transfer from an Austrian university (required only if you have begun an identical study program at another Austrian university that you would like to continue at the Academy)
- Proof of social security number (if applicable)
Tuition Fee
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International
1452 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
726 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Vienna
861 - 1331 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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