New curricula from autumn 2026

BA in Art History

MA in Art History

MA in Musicology and Aesthetics of the Audiovisual Arts

From October 2026, the Department of Art History and Musicology will offer three new degree programmes: the Bachelor’s programme in Art History and the Master’s programme in Art History have been revised, whilst the interdisciplinary Master’s programme in Musicology and Aesthetics of Audiovisual Arts is being introduced for the first time.

Further details on the new curricula
BA in Art History
MA in Art History
MA in Musicology and Aesthetics of Audiovisual Media

Information on transferring from the old curricula to the new ones, can be found here, along with the relevant deadlines.

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