Overview

The Master Programme in Digital Humanities at Uppsala University is multidisciplinary and driven by humanistic inquiry and curiosity. Key themes are the critical evaluation of digital technologies and their use in a number of areas, including knowledge production and cultural heritage.

There is now a great demand from the cultural sector for staff with knowledge of digital humanities and this programmes opens up opportunities for national or international careers in a variety of professions.

You will be able to work within cultural heritage, digitisation and cultural and information services. Another opportunity is development and investigative work requiring a humanities background and technical skills.

Career

With a Master's degree in Digital Humanities, you will be attractive in many sectors of the labour market, both in Sweden and abroad. You will be able to work within cultural heritage and digitisation and with cultural and information services. The major archives, libraries and museums are examples of potential future employers.

These institutions have a great demand for humanities-based skills in digitisation, digital communication and digital knowledge production. These are skills that you will have mastered upon completing the Master's Programme in Digital Humanities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Humanities

Digital Cultural Heritage, Basic Course

Digital Tools and Methods

Digital Cultural Heritage, Advanced Course

Visual Analysis

Theory and Methods in Digital Humanities

Information Mediation and User Perspectives in the Digital Era

Language, Literature and Digital Humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Uppsala, Sweden

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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General requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.The main field of study must be within the humanities.

All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6").

Selection is based on a statement of purpose also including a summary of a previous thesis or other academic text. You upload the text in connection with your application to the programme. The text should not exceed 800 words.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

100000 SEK / year

≈ 100000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Uppsala

Sweden

7620 - 12066 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

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