Manuscript Cultures

University of HamburgUniversity of Hamburg

Overview

DegreeMaster of Arts (M.A.)
Duration1 year
Semester fee€384 / semester
Tuition fees€0 / year
Language
IntakeApril
Full / part timeFull-time
Study modeOn-site
LevelMaster

About this course

["The Master's programme in Manuscript Cultures conveys central topics in the field of general manuscript research combined with specific skills. The degree programme promotes independent, critical, and analytical work with manuscripts. Students learn how to conduct cultural and scientific examinations of the texts, images, notes, and diagrams contained in the manuscripts (including the scientific material analysis). They develop creative approaches to answering complex scientific and scholarly questions. The manuscript cultures covered are from all regions in Asia, Africa, and Europe.The Master's programme is fostered by the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC). Students benefit from the extensive range of guest lectures, conferences, and workshops offered in this research environment."]

Admission & deadlines

Domestic

15 Jan 2026

EU

15 Jan 2026

Non-EU

15 Jan 2026

Subjects

About the University

Students43K (2023)
TypeUniversity
ControlPublic

University Ranking

Humboldt
28(28 in Germany)
QS
193(9 in Germany)
Shanghai
201-300(13 in Germany)
THE
125(11 in Germany)

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