Art Studies and Visual Studies (in Bulgarian)
Short presentation of the programme:
The programme offers a broad-based and interdisciplinary approach to the specific scientific research field of each doctoral student. They get familiar with the methodology and methods of research and teaching in the field of art studies, visual studies and culture. The courses taught in the programme provide versatile and highly specialised professional knowledge in the fields of art history, visual studies and culture.

Major and professional qualification:
Scientific direction: Art Theory
Scientific specialty:
Practical training courses:
There are practices and internships offered in galleries and museums as well as with cultural institutions by arrangement.
International mobility:
The programme provides an opportunity for Erasmus+ international student mobility at universities in Germany, Italy, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Poland.
Graduate Student Competencies:
PhD graduates will have acquired:
• knowledge of modern contributions in the field of humanities, cultural studies, visual culture and art history;
• skills for conducting scientific research and writing research papers;
Graduation:
Upon earning the required number of credits and defending a doctoral dissertation.
Occupation and possible positions:
The graduates of the programme can pursue careers in the field of higher education, scientific research, publishing, museum and exhibition work.
Department :
Arts and Design