Overview

Theory of Art and Gallery Education PhD program from Masaryk University graduates acquire profile competencies for the theoretical transformation of the contents of art culture to create a framework for further scientific research, publications and employment in tertiary education, in galleries and other special institutions.

The basis is creating the theoretical background of the field, scientific research and extension of professional competencies towards the theory and practice of art and gallery pedagogy.

An important part is the enhancement of knowledge in related scientific fields (e.g. history and theory of art, philosophy and psychology of art), which define the historical and philosophical dimensions of art education. The main areas of interest are artistic creativity, artistic perception, interpretation of art, mediation of art, creation as a form of psychosocial therapy.

Career opportunities:

Graduates find employment at universities, other educational or research institutions, galleries and cultural institutions. Graduates of the Theory of Art and Gallery Education doctoral degree program at Masaryk University followed by the Theory of Art and Gallery Pedagogy program work at universities (e.g. Masaryk University, Charles University Prague, FUD UJEP Ústí n. L., PdF UK Bratislava, Faculty of Fine Arts, Brno University of Technology), galleries (eg. National Gallery in Prague, Brno House of Arts, Brno Youth Gallery, Moravian Gallery in Brno), as well as in the positions of editors and in the artistic operation positions.

For the professional development of the field is also important employment at the secondary schools with artistic and general focus.

Programme Structure

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

fully develop theory and methodology in the form of theoretical texts and research and educational work

interpret and mediate the most up-to-date tendencies in art pedagogy and in art in scholarly texts

create research and educational teams, lead creative workshops, actively participate at conferences and on other professional levels

develop interdisciplinary overlaps of art and gallery pedagogy, coordinate cooperation of educational institutions with galleries and facilitate socialization of art

suceed in the profession of an academic professional at universities and in specialized professions in the galleries and art museums

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Education Visual Arts View 6 other PhDs in Education in Czech Republic

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The admission to the doctoral study program is conditional on the regular completion of the study in the master's study program of an equal or related field. Conditions for admission:

Submission of the application form and supplementary materials to the application form from 1st January to 30th April.
Payment of the fee for the admission procedure 600 CZK. The fee is not refundable.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68000 CZK / year

≈ 68000 CZK / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

68000 CZK / year

≈ 68000 CZK / year

Living costs

Brno

Czech Republic

13555 - 21979 CZK / month

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