Overview

The PhD programme in Heritage Studies provides an interdisciplinary research environment for scholars investigating cultural and natural heritage in local, national, and global contexts. The programme encourages innovative research that critically examines the role of heritage in contemporary society and addresses challenges related to sustainability, conservation, management, identity, and social change.

Drawing on expertise from the humanities, social sciences, architecture, conservation, environmental studies, and related fields, doctoral researchers develop independent research projects while benefiting from international networks and academic exchange. The programme is closely connected to the UNESCO Chair in Heritage Studies and offers opportunities for collaboration with heritage institutions, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.

Programme Structure

Key research areas include:

• Heritage conservation and management• World Heritage and UNESCO-related studies• Heritage, identity, memory, and communities• Sustainable development and environmental change• Heritage policy, tourism, and international cooperation• Critical Heritage Studies and contemporary heritage challenges

Programme components include:

• Independent doctoral research• Individual supervision and mentoring• Research colloquia, workshops, and academic exchange• Conference participation and publication activities• Completion and defence of a doctoral dissertation

Applications can be submitted throughout the year. For enrolment in the summer semester (April), applications are recommended by 1 November; for the winter semester (October), by 1 May.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cottbus, Germany

Disciplines

Architecture Art History Tourism & Leisure

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Admissions Requirements

A Master's degree (or equivalent) in the field of cultural heritage research, architecture, building and conservation, urban or regional planning or civil engineering – or a related field in social sciences, law, and political science
Proof of satisfactory English language skills
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based), or 79 points (internet-based)
- IELTS Academic (minimum 6.5)
- Cambridge Advanced English Test or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (minimum grade B)
- UNICert Stufe II
A comprehensive research proposal
Complete application documents

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Tuition Fees

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746 EUR / year

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Additional Details

373.80 Euro

Living costs

Cottbus

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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Duration

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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