Overview

The Heritage Studies programme at The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg aims to develop both qualitative and quantitative, international and interdisciplinary research on the protection and use of human heritage.

The programme focuses on theory- and practice-oriented research activities related to cultural heritage and the relationship between cultural heritage and the transformation processes caused by globalisation.

Professional Fields of Activity

Graduates work in a variety of professional fields: Teaching and research, UNESCO offices and National Commissions, heritage site management, heritage organisations in the public and private sectors, consultancies, tourism companies, museums and other heritage-related institutions.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Tangible Heritage in the Context of Globalisation
Sustainable Protection and Innovative Concepts of Heritage
Cultural Landscapes
Mediation of Heritage Through Innovative Technologies
Heritage and Conflict

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cottbus, Germany

Disciplines

Museum Studies

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions Requirements:

A Master's degree (or equivalent) in the field of cultural heritage research, architecture, building and conservation, urban or regional planning or civil engineering – or a related field in social sciences, law, and political science
Proof of satisfactory English language skills
A comprehensive research proposal
Complete application documents

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester fee: 373,80 €

Living costs

Cottbus

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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