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Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
Master German Arts & Design

Building History and Art History

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's degree programme in Building History and Art History deepens and specializes the academic and practice-oriented qualification in the field of building history and art history. Along the three module areas "City and Architecture", "Art and Communication" and "Construction and Conservation", it focuses on central subject areas of the discipline. In an interdisciplinary constellation of different subject areas that is unique in Germany, students can acquire specialist knowledge on the historical development of architecture and art, technological and heritage conservation aspects of construction and in the field of cultural management. Students have the opportunity to deepen the knowledge they have acquired in these fields during their Bachelor's degree, expand and consolidate their methodological expertise and set their own priorities. In this way, the course enables students to independently develop a critically reflected and well-founded methodological approach to architectural, artistic, constructional, urban planning and monument preservation phenomena that is appropriate to their own research interests. Successful completion of the course qualifies students for a wide range of professions, depending on their individual profile in the Master's programme.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Building History and Art History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Building History and Art History at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg

Is Building History and Art History at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Building History and Art History programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Building History and Art History at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Building History and Art History? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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