Program Overview

SINTA Studies in the Arts

The doctoral program combines different humanities, cultural, and social sciences as well as artistic disciplines. It promotes research and reflection on artistic practices, design, and aesthetic issues, as well as the connection between art and science. The program's profile is practice-oriented and artistically-scientific. The program is conducted in both German and English.

Program Description

The SINTA combines theory and practice as well as basic and applied research. Doctoral students realize their project in a stimulating environment and gain access to artistic and scientific networks. They benefit from both universities and can thus build unique specific competencies.

Career Prospects

The doctoral program prepares students for a research-oriented activity in or outside of a university or art college (culture, society, economy, administration, etc.) and enables them to take on demanding professional tasks and functions.

Degree

The degree awarded is "Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. phil.)" from the Faculty of Philosophy and History at the University of Bern. A diploma supplement outlines the achievements made in the SINTA, which is jointly responsible for the University of Bern and the Bern University of the Arts. This university doctorate enables careers in both universities and their environments.

Examination

The modalities of the final examination are based on the promotion regulations of the Faculty of Philosophy and History.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on artistic practices, design, and aesthetic issues.
• It explores the connection between art and science.
• The research areas include culture, society, economy, and administration.

Language

The program is conducted in both German and English.

Degree Awarded

• Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. phil.)
• Diploma supplement outlining achievements made in the SINTA.