Overview

The Art, Literature and Cultural Studies programme from Aarhus University also welcomes studies of rhetoric, museological studies, trans- and intermedial studies, art and aesthetic theory, as well as more general studies in culture’s history and theory, including Cultural Studies. There are no chronological or theoretical barriers for the programme, which includes historical, contemporary and trans-historical projects. Likewise, the programme encourages both projects from singular disciplines and projects aiming at bridging different disciplines.

Affiliated centers and departments

The programme is embedded within the School of Communication and Culture and is affiliated with the aesthetic disciplines Art History, Theatre Studies, Music Studies, Comparative Literature, Aesthetics and Culture as well as Rhetoric, Nordic and Roman languages, English and German. The programme is furthermore affiliated with the Centre for Museology and Centre for Children’s Literature and Media.

Examples of employment after graduation:

Researcher and teacher at Aarhus University.
Director of the playwright education at Aarhus Theatre.
Museum Inspector and Curator
Teacher in high school
Consultant in artistic and cultural projects
Manager of communication projects
Free lance writer
Director of publishing or editorial companies

Programme Structure

The programme is part of a national PhD programme network in Arts and Literature:

PhD School, Faculty of Humanities, Copenhagen University
PhD Programme in Cultural Studies, Literature and the Arts, Copenhagen University
PhD Programme in Literature, Aesthetics and Culture, University of Southern Denmark

Furthermore the programme collaborates with ARoS, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art and Ordrupgaard.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English, Danish

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aarhus, Denmark

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts Literature

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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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83

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6.5

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General requirements

Preferred order:
Cover sheet
The Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education's assessment of your non-Danish qualification (if you have one)
Bachelor's diploma and transcripts of records/diploma supplement
Master's diploma and transcripts of records/diploma supplement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Documented funding is a prerequisite for admission. You can apply as a self-financed student or for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application

Living costs

Aarhus

Denmark

6639 - 10051 DKK / month

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Affiliated centers and departments

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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