Overview

The Art, Literature and Cultural Studies programme from Aarhus University also welcomes studies of rhetoric, museological studies, trans- and intermedial studies, art and aesthetic theory, as well as more general studies in culture’s history and theory, including Cultural Studies. There are no chronological or theoretical barriers for the programme, which includes historical, contemporary and trans-historical projects. Likewise, the programme encourages both projects from singular disciplines and projects aiming at bridging different disciplines.

Affiliated centers and departments

The programme is embedded within the School of Communication and Culture and is affiliated with the aesthetic disciplines Art History, Theatre Studies, Music Studies, Comparative Literature, Aesthetics and Culture as well as Rhetoric, Nordic and Roman languages, English and German. The programme is furthermore affiliated with the Centre for Museology and Centre for Children’s Literature and Media.

Examples of employment after graduation:

Researcher and teacher at Aarhus University.
Director of the playwright education at Aarhus Theatre.
Museum Inspector and Curator
Teacher in high school
Consultant in artistic and cultural projects
Manager of communication projects
Free lance writer
Director of publishing or editorial companies

Programme Structure

The programme is part of a national PhD programme network in Arts and Literature:

PhD School, Faculty of Humanities, Copenhagen University
PhD Programme in Cultural Studies, Literature and the Arts, Copenhagen University
PhD Programme in Literature, Aesthetics and Culture, University of Southern Denmark

Furthermore the programme collaborates with ARoS, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art and Ordrupgaard.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Danish

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts Literature

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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83

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Preferred order:
Cover sheet
The Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education's assessment of your non-Danish qualification (if you have one)
Bachelor's diploma and transcripts of records/diploma supplement
Master's diploma and transcripts of records/diploma supplement

Tuition Fee

Documented funding is a prerequisite for admission. You can apply as a self-financed student or for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application

Living costs for Aarhus

6639 - 10051 DKK /month

Living costs

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