Structure of the Master's Programme
Here you will find consolidated and simplified information about the structure of the Master's program in Digital Humanities. For more detailed information, please refer to our curriculum and module catalog.
There are several ways to pursue a Master's degree in Digital Humanities. On one hand, as a student in Data Science and Applied Computer Science, you can choose modules in the respective focus areas of "Digital Humanities." On the other hand, you can study Digital Humanities as a separate discipline within the Faculty of Humanities. You have the option to either pursue it as a Single Honours Master's program or as a module package. The structure and modules for each of these options can be found here: To complete the Mono-Master's program in Digital Humanities, you need to earn 78 credits in the subject-specific curriculum (Elective Modules I and II), 12 credits in key competencies, and complete your Master's thesis (30 credits). Detailed information about each section of the subject-specific curriculum can be found below. In this category, you are required to complete modules totaling 66 credits. You can freely choose and combine modules within this section. However, you must take at least one of the following theory modules: Each module consists of a seminar and an exercise, which are usually thematically related. Therefore, it is highly recommended to complete both components of the module together in a single semester. Additionally, in this section, you must also complete at least one research project: In these modules, you will execute your own project within the field of Digital Humanities. You will work independently, in consultation with your supervisors. At the conclusion of your project, you will prepare a project report and present your results during a colloquium. Possible topics will be introduced at the beginning of the semester in an orientation session, but you are also welcome to propose your own ideas. Feel free to discuss project ideas with your teachers! Apart from the theory modules and research projects, you can also choose the following modules in this area: Courses from the Digital Humanities: Courses from Computer Science: This section is intended to deepen your computational skills. To fulfill this requirement, you must complete two of the following modules, totaling 12 credits. Alternatively, in this section, you can also take other modules from the university's offerings. However, this must be requested before enrolling in the course. Please contact the student advisory service for this. To complete the subject-specific curriculum of 42 credits in Digital Humanities, you must take a minimum of 42 credits from elective modules within the following two groups: In this section, you must complete modules totaling a minimum of 33 credits. You can freely choose and combine modules within this section. However, you must take at least one of the following theory modules: Each module consists of a seminar and an exercise, which are usually thematically related. Therefore, it is highly recommended to complete both components of the module together in a single semester. Additionally, in this section, you must also complete at least one project: In these modules, you will execute your own project within the field of Digital Humanities. You will work independently, in consultation with your supervisors. At the conclusion of your project, you will prepare a project report and present your results during a colloquium. Possible topics will be introduced at the beginning of the semester in an orientation session, but you are also welcome to propose your own ideas. Feel free to discuss project ideas with your teachers! Apart from the theory modules and research projects, you can also choose the following modules in this area: Courses from the Digital Humanities: Courses from Computer Science: This section is intended to deepen your computational skills. To fulfill this requirement, you must complete two of the following modules, totaling 9 credits. In this study option, you will write your Master's thesis with us. Please feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Langner, Prof. Dr. Jörg Wesche, Prof. Dr. Caroline Sporleder or Dr. Anna Dorofeeva. As part of your Master's program within the Faculty of Humanities, you can complete the module package "Digital Humanities" totaling 36 credits. Please note that there are admission requirements for this module package. You can find information regarding this here. In this section, you must complete modules totaling a minimum of 30 credits. You can freely choose and combine modules within this section. However, you must take at least one of the following theory modules: Each module consists of a seminar and an exercise, which are usually thematically related. Therefore, it is highly recommended to complete both components of the module together in a single semester. Additionally, in this section, you must also complete at least one project: In these modules, you will execute your own project within the field of Digital Humanities. You will work independently, in consultation with your supervisors. At the conclusion of your project, you will prepare a project report and present your results during a colloquium. Possible topics will be introduced at the beginning of the semester in an orientation session, but you are also welcome to propose your own ideas. Feel free to discuss project ideas with your teachers! Apart from the theory modules and research projects, you can also choose the following modules in this area: Courses from the Digital Humanities: Courses from Computer Science: This section is intended to deepen your computational skills. To fulfill this requirement, you must complete two of the following modules, totaling 6 credits. What kind of experience from my previous studies do I have to bring to the table? Our Master's programme in Digital Humanities in Göttingen is a consecutive Master's programme, which means that you already need prior knowledge to the extent of a corresponding Bachelor's programme in order to be eligible. Formally, we require this knowledge to the extent of a total of 60 credits for the Mono-Master and the major subject and to the extent of 45 credits for Digital Humanities in the minor subject. This means that you are eligible for the Master Digital Humanities if you... … have completed a Bachelor's degree in Digital Humanities or have obtained the Certificate in Digital Humanities. … have completed a Bachelor's degree in the humanities or in computer science and have already acquired credits in the other subject area. You have already taken courses in computer science as a humanities scholar and courses in the humanities as a computer scientist - or in each case already in the digital humanities. What does this mean specifically for the courses I have taken? We cannot look through your application in advance and judge which courses count and which do not. That is the task of the selection committee after you have applied. However, you can use the following information as a guideline. First of all, the respective disciplines: This means in practical terms: What language skills are necessary? For the Master's programme in Digital Humanities, you must have English language skills at level C1. You can find further information here. Do external certificates from online platforms (e.g. Coursera) count as proof of my computer science knowledge? There are many online courses on the market and we cannot review all of them, nor make any recommendations. We can only take certificates into consideration if they have ETCS credits and the content is transparent and relevant for the master programme. I do not meet the admission requirements, but would still like to study Digital Humanities in the Master's programme. What can I do? Where can I find more information about the application process? The application runs through the faculty and here you will find the counselling services for the process. I meet the entry requirements. Does this mean that I have a guaranteed place at the programme? No. The number of places is limited and a selection committee chooses suitable students from the applicants who are admitted. The criteria are the subject-specific eligibility - which you must explain in a letter of motivation - and your grades. I was admitted, but only "conditionally". What does that mean? Conditional admissions are granted in exceptional cases if the person has proven in their application that they are suitable for the study of Digital Humanities, except for only a few credits. If this applies to you, conditions will be formulated. These conditions consist of modules with which you can make up the missing credits. These courses are to be completed first, and you should refrain from attending advanced Master's courses without having fulfilled these requirements! What exactly awaits me in my studies? How is it structured? Please read through this link and preferably also the study regulations and the module catalogue carefully before you apply. There you will find all the information about the structure, the examinations and what is expected of you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our student advisor. Are the courses in English? Our Master's programme is bi-lingual, as the language of publication in the Digital Humanities is English. This means that the Master's-only courses are usually taught in English and the language of discussion is also English. However, exercises from the Bachelor's programme are regularly modularised in the Master's programme, so that you may also encounter German classes in the range of courses. There are enough English-language courses for international students so that they can complete their studies successfully and on time. Help, I am an international student and can't find my way around at all! Who can I turn to? The University of Göttingen has a central office for international students where you can ask questions about all areas of life and study. Please refrain from contacting our study advisor for anything else than specific questions regarding your studies in the Digital Humanities. For more general questions please contact the international students office of our faculty or Göttingen International.