Understanding Written Artefacts
Universität Hamburg
Program Overview
The doctoral programme is offered at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), a research institute for the holistic study of handwritten artefacts from the...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Only for doctoral programmes: any time
Duration
6 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
We expect excellent skills in spoken and written English, as it is not only the working language at the research centre, but also the language in which the dissertation is written and defended. Applicants are therefore required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. The programme does not require any German skills. However, we encourage all researchers to participate in our free German course, which helps them in situations of everyday life in Hamburg.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Academic qualification Applicants must hold a degree (e.g. Master's degree, "Magister", "Diplom", state exam) from a university or equivalent higher education institution in one of the academic disciplines represented in the "Understanding Written Artefacts" Cluster. The performance in the subject that is to become the discipline of doctoral study has to be above average (at least "good" in the German system or equivalent). Only disciplines from the Faculty of Humanities or the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences at Universität Hamburg can be chosen. Fast-track option Exceptionally qualified applicants can enter the doctoral programme directly with only a Bachelor's degree (that is materially relevant to the dissertation project). The corresponding Master's degree and the doctoral degree are then pursued at the same time.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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