Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art History is a 2-field degree program with a minor field. The program focuses on the skills and knowledge concerning the works and theory of visual art within the context of its historical conditions.

Academic Content

The course of study imparts methodological skills and a critically grounded sense of judgment, which are essential qualities for practicing a profession related to art history. The minor field program provides students with a solid grounding in theoretical and practical aspects of the field, enabling them to enter into a profession in art history and extend their career opportunities.

Fast Facts

• Academic calendar: Winter Semester
• Standard Period of Study: 6 semesters required for the full degree program
• Scope of services: 180 ECTS-Points for the full degree program
• Admission:
  • First semester: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)
  • Higher semesters: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)
  • Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.
• Application period:
  • First semester: 1 June – 2 October
  • Higher semesters:
    • Winter Semester: until 30 September
    • Summer Semester: until 31 March
• Application: Application for this degree program is only possible during the application period and is done online
• Faculty affiliation: Faculty of Humanities

Subject Combinations

The following subjects can be combined with Art History:

• Ancient Civilization Studies
• Archaeological Sciences
• Educational Science and Education Management
• German Studies
• English and American Studies
• Cultural and Social Anthropology
• FrancoMedia – French Language, Literature, and Media Culture
• German Studies from a German–French Perspective
• History
• IberoCultura – Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
• Islamic Studies
• Jewish Studies
• Classical Philology
• Cultural Analysis/European Ethnology
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Musicology
• Early Modern and Modern History
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Romance languages and literatures
• Sinology
• Scandinavian Studies
• Slavic Studies
• Sociology
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Statutes

The legal basis for application and admission, examination regulations, and other relevant statutes are available in the "Statutes" section.

Module Handbooks

Module handbooks provide descriptions of the modules of the study program.

Examination Office

The examination office is responsible for handling examination-related matters.

Helpful Links

• Information from the field
• Online Study-Choice Assistant (in German)

The Online Study-Choice Assistant (OSA) provides a realistic preview of the content, procedures, and requirements of the relevant field of study at the University of Freiburg. It also offers the opportunity to test interests, ambitions, and skills, and through individual feedback, assess whether the appropriate field of study at the University of Freiburg fits the student.