Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Netherlands
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PhD

Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity

Offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
DegreePhD
FieldPhD Art & Culture
Duration4 years

Overview

PhD programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam exploring art, culture, history, antiquity and related heritage questions through interdisciplinary research. You will join research groups spanning areas such as archaeology, architectural history, classical languages, and digital humanities.

About this programme

Overview

The PhD programme in Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers an exciting opportunity for interdisciplinary research, focusing on the interplay of art, culture, history, and heritage. This programme is designed for students passionate about exploring diverse fields such as archaeology, architectural history, classical languages, and digital humanities.

What you'll study

The structure of the PhD programme revolves around an individual research project, guided by a faculty supervisor. Students are encouraged to engage with various research groups, allowing them to align their studies with specific areas of interest, including:

  • Comparative Arts and Media
  • Design Cultures
  • Architectural History
  • Heritage Studies
  • Art History
  • Political History
  • Cultural and Religious History
  • Global History
  • Archaeology
  • Greek and Latin Language and Literature
  • Ancient History and Assyriology

Throughout the programme, students will achieve several doctoral milestones, including:

  • Developing a comprehensive research plan in collaboration with supervisors
  • Refining research questions, methodology, and source materials
  • Participating in academic training and seminars
  • Conducting original research and sharing findings through presentations and publications
  • Writing and defending a doctoral dissertation

Entry requirements

To gain admission into the PhD programme, candidates must possess a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification. Admission decisions are primarily based on the alignment of the candidate's background with their proposed research direction and the availability of a suitable supervisor. Specific standardized test scores are not mandated.

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