Overview

During their studies, students will get acquainted with theoretical approaches to modern aesthetics and semiotics of culture that reflect the situation of art from both synchronic and diachronic viewpoints. The Aesthetics and Culture Studies programme at Masaryk University is organized within several sections corresponding to the scholarly orientation of members of the Department of Aesthetics (analytical aesthetics, history of aesthetics, semiotics, structuralism, philosophical approaches, experimental and empirical research etc.).

Ph.D. students are required to participate in work of several of the sections, within which they work on their Ph.D. projects. Besides acquiring knowledge from the sphere of contemporary study of culture, they also learn elementary techniques of a research in humanities. Under the supervision of experts, students in higher courses of the Ph.D. study programme participate in teaching at the Department of Aesthetics, thus gaining elementary competences of a university teacher.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The graduate of the Aesthetics and Culture Studies programme at Masaryk University is got ready to work at a wide range of cultural, social or artistic institutions, at boards of cultural or artistic journals, as a teacher. In all mentioned places he/she can aply acquired deeper knowledge about art or culture in contexts but also practical skills in identifying, describing, analyzing and proposing how to solve problems in art or everyday practice at artistic institutions.

Programme Structure

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

to deal with practical issues on the basis of theoretical knowledge of how art and culture with their traditional values communicate in the contemporary society and in the changing world of technologies

to formulate relevant hypotheses and to check them empirically and studying them with the tools for structural and analytical description

to interpret different works of art and broad cultural phenomena from both historical and contemporary viewpoints, showing the way to their understanding and to cultural exchange

to share their knowledge of the particular discipline in pedagogical activities, lectures and published works;

to work in a team of scholars and to learn the virtues of respect and co-operation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts Liberal Arts

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of an electronic application in the Masaryk University Information System.
Submission of one letter of recommendation.
Submission of a copy of the applicants Master's Thesis (in English).
Submission of a doctoral research project (about 3000 words in English)
Submission of a statement of motivation to pursue a doctoral degree in Aesthetics and Culture Studies at Masaryk University (in English).
The admission procedure has two rounds. Based on the quality of the project, its compliance with the research profile of the department, and the availability of a suitable supervisor, projects can be shortlisted for the second round. The second round consists of a presentation of the project in front of the admission committee, followed by discussion and defense of the project. Based on this interview and the availability of a potential supervisor, the admission committee decides about recommending or not the admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

2500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2500 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

2500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2500 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Brno

13555 - 21979 CZK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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