PhD in Heritage Studies
An interdisciplinary doctoral programme focused on the protection and management of global cultural heritage.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in architecture, planning, or social sciences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to heritage conservation.
Overview
The Heritage Studies doctoral programme at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg offers an interdisciplinary research environment dedicated to the protection and sustainable use of cultural heritage. Doctoral candidates engage in both theoretical and practice-oriented research, contributing to the university's profile in global change and transformation processes. The programme is affiliated with the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning and maintains strong ties to the UNESCO Chair Network. Students are supported by a structured curriculum, high-quality supervision, and access to the Graduate Research School to foster both academic and professional development.
What you'll do
- Conduct individual research in fields related to heritage conservation, management, or planning.
- Complete a compulsory curriculum consisting of five modules totaling 30 ECTS.
- Participate in status seminars, research colloquia, and progress reporting sessions.
- Write and defend a doctoral dissertation (120 ECTS).
- Engage with an international and interdisciplinary group of doctoral researchers.
- Attend mandatory lectures and seminars during the university lecture periods.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc or equivalent in Heritage Studies, Architecture, Building and Conservation, Urban/Regional Planning, or related Social Sciences, Law, and Political Science fields.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; B2 level required (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5)
Instruction: English
- Academic research and methodological skills
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher
- Ability to develop a research proposal aligned with the programme's research areas
- Academic grade of at least 2.3 in the German grading system
- Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Must meet the minimum academic grade requirement of 2.3
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Applicants should prepare a comprehensive research proposal that aligns with the programme's research areas. Applications are submitted via email or the official university portal as detailed on the programme website.
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Language certificate
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