Collections-Based History of Knowledge and Culture
University of ErfurtProgram Overview
The Collections-Based History of Knowledge and Culture at University of Erfurt is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Collections-Based History of Knowledge and Culture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Erfurt, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Collections-Based History of Knowledge and Culture programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History, theory and practice of collecting
- Propaedeutics
- Internship
- History of cartography and global history
- History of knowledge and science
- Spaces of knowledge
- Art history and theory / Philosophy
- History and theology of Christianity in the Middle Ages and the early modern period
- Constitutional law and public administration
- M 01 P History, theory and practice of collecting 18 CP
- M 02 P Propaedeutics 18 CP
- M 03 P Internship 18 CP
- M 04 WP History of cartography and global history 18 CP
- M 05 WP History of knowledge and science 18 CP
- M 15 WP Spaces of knowledge 18 CP
- M 16 WP Art history and theory / Philosophy 18 CP
- M 17 WP History and theology of Christianity in the Middle Ages and the early modern period 18 CP
- M 18 WP Constitutional law and public administration 18 CP
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Anyone who applies to be admitted at a German institution of higher education is required to present either an "Abitur"or a school leaving certificate equivalent to the German "Abitur" in accordance with the assessment proposals issued by the Conference of Regional State Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs. If the school leaving certificate is officially recognised as a general higher education entrance qualification, foreign applicants can continue the process of admission.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jul, 2026
About University of Erfurt
University of Erfurt
Erfurt, Germany
TheUniversity of Erfurt(German:Universität Erfurt) is a public university located inErfurt, the capital city of the German state ofThuringia. It was founded in 1379,and closed in 1816. It was...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
