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.
Careers
Our 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Gender Studies,
- Post- and Decolonial Studies,
- Subaltern Studies,
- Cultural Studies and Queer Studies,
- Poststructuralism and Deconstruction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History LiteratureAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CV (1 single document; pdf
- Examination Assignment (1 single document; pdf)
- work samples: portfolio and/or text work (1 single document; pdf)
- Diploma and transcript of the highest academic degree (unlimited files; pdf)
- Personal interview / oral examination
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
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.