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The continuing education program offers a thorough introduction to key methods in the humanities, arts, and cultural studies, and specifically expands existing methodological skills for research and professional practice. Topics covered include methods of academic writing, the development of research designs, procedures for working with and critically evaluating sources, and the appropriate use of digital tools. Particular emphasis is placed on the reflection on discipline-specific methods, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspectives, and individualized specialization tailored to participants’ own research interests and diverse professional requirements.

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Profound research requires reliable methods. Those who apply them thoughtfully create the foundation for reliable scientific results.

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  • The Certificate Program provides a broad range of methodological skills for arts and cultural studies and prepares students both for a master’s degree and for applying scholarly methods in everyday practice.
  • Learn academic writing, how to work with sources and (digital) media, and gain broad insight into quantitative and qualitative methods as well as development of reseach designs—all tailored to the practice of art and cultural studies.
  • E-learning modules are optimally adapted to your individual learning needs.

  • small class sizes

  • personal support

  • interdisciplinary

  • Blended Learning offers an optimal mix of online instruction and self-study modules.
  • Each module typically includes two evening sessions held online.
  • Opportunities for personal interaction with other students and instructors. 

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In combination with other continuing education programs, Stackable Programs can be combined to achieve an academic degree.

After the Certificate Program (CP), many other options are open, such as an academic degree (Master).
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The Stackable Program offers me complete flexibility in the design of my studies.

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Andrea Brait

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Andrea Brait

Study Program Manager - Center for Cultures and Technologies of Collecting

Here you can find more information about the Certificate Program „Methods of Arts & Cultural Studies / Methoden der Kunst- und Kulturwissenschaften“

Time line WS 2026_SS2027
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Schedule Methods WS 2026_SS 2027
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Admission Requirements

  • university entrance qualification

or 

  • several years of professional experience

and

  • successful completion of the selection process at the University for Continuing Education Krems

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Application process

  1. Contact us to clarify your expectations of the study program and to check the admission requirements
  2. Online application (Prepare the required documents for uploading in the online tool. You can find the relevant forms and templates in the "Downloads" section on the "Application" info page. Please also note the study code UM 992 742 for selection in the online tool.)
  3. Carrying out the selection procedure (e. g. interview with the director of studies)
  4. Admission to the degree program

We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you soon at the University for Continuing Education Krems.

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