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Digital Humanities Paderborn University

Degree
Dual-subject Master's degree
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Cultural Studies

Target group

Bachelor graduates whose degrees include the following skills:
Understanding of basic and / or in-depth, methods, principles, concepts, working methods of one's own discipline
Knowledge application and problem-solving competence in the respective field
Competence for subject-related argumentation and subject-related exchange.

Annotation

If you enjoy analytical thinking and want to combine an interest in cultural studies with modern technological methods, this Master’s degree programme is the right one for you. Here, the disciplines of computer science and cultural studies are brought together. You will acquire skills for the computer-aided analysis of cultural texts, objects and practices.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree that includes the following skills:
- Understanding of basic and/or in-depth methods, principles and concepts of one or more humanities and cultural studies disciplines, working procedures of the student’s own discipline
- Knowledge application and problem-solving competence in the respective field
- Skills in subject-related argumentation and exchange.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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