Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

World Heritagе Studiеs

M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter Semester: 15 Jul
Application Deadlines
4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test 
Study Mode:
Part-time (optional) ・ Blended learning

How do you want to continue?

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Course Description


Three different study options: WHS On-Campus, the Dual Degree, and WHS Online.

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in cultural sciences or other study areas relevant to the World Heritage Studies curriculum (humanities, social sciences, architecture, archaeology, art history, conservation, environmental sciences, geography, cultural management, or tοurism).

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

languageEnglish
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least B.
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEFL iBT
min 79
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: At least C.
UNIcert
min II
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
Only valid certificates are recognized, "medium of instruction certificates" and any kind of expired tests are not accepted. Applicants who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad can also submit a certificate of higher education entrance qualification, which shows English language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Applicants with a higher education entrance qualification from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain incl. Northern Ireland or the United States of America do not have to submit separate proof of English language skills. Also, applicants who completed a secondary-level degree in English in Germany or in one of the above-mentioned countries are exempted from presenting a formal English language certificate.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines



Special Deadline Case:
Winter Semester: The application deadline for the Dual Degree in cooperation with Deakin University is July 15 th for all applicants. The application deadline for WHS Online for applicants with a foreign Master entrance qualification is August 15th (because they will not need a visa).

Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test 
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:

€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional

Application Documents


  1. Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification*.
  2. Transcript of records bachelor's degree*.
  3. Proof of English language proficiency (see language requirements).
  4. Higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, A-Levels, High-School Leaving Certificate, etc.)*.
  5. Curriculum vitae.
  6. Letter of motivation.
  7. Two letters of recommendation (at least one of which should be academic).
  8. Copy of valid passport.

*If these documents are issued in a language other than English or German, certified translations have to be provided in addition to the original language documents.

Additional documents may be required, depending on the application process via uni-assist or myBTU. Please read all information on the respective website carefully.

Important: Applicants who want to be considered for admission to the Dual Degree must as a rule apply for WHS On-Camрus.

Location


1
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website