Admission to the 2nd cycle degree programme in Digital Humanities and Digital Knowledge is subject to the possession of a three-year university degree or other suitable qualification obtained abroad. Moreover, candidates must meet the curricular requirements and pass a test to assess their personal competences and skills.
CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
The following curricular requirements must be met:
1) a degree in one of the following classes:
- ex D.M. 270:
or L-1 Cultural heritage
or L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies
or L-5 Philosophy
L‐8 Information technology engineering
or L-10 Humanities
or L-11 Modern languages and civilisations
L‐15 Tourism
or L-19 Education and training
or L-20 Communication
L‐31 Computer Science
or L-42History
or L-43 Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage
2) In addition to the possession of a degree as indicated, candidates must have obtained at least 54 ECTS in the following subject areas:
INF/01 Computer Science
ING-INF/05 Data Processing Systems
IUS/10 Administrative Law
IUS/20 Philosophy of Law
L-ART/01 History of Mediaeval Art
L-ART/02 History of Modern Art
L-ART/03 History of Contemporary Art
L-ART/06 Cinema, Photography and Television
L-FIL-LET/10 Italian Literature
L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian Literature
L-FIL-LET/12 Italian Linguistics
L-LIN/01 Glottology and Linguistics
M-FIL/02 Logic and Philosophy of Science
M-FIL/04 Aesthetics
M-FIL/05 Philosophy and Theory of Language
M-FIL/06 History of Philosophy
M-STO/01 Mediaeval History
M-STO/02 S Modern History
M-STO/04 Contemporary History
SPS/07 General Sociology
Of which at least 18 in the following sectors:
INF/01 Computer Science
ING-INF/05 Data Processing Systems
L-FIL-LET/10 Italian Literature
L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian Literature
ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
Admission to the 2nd cycle degree programme is subject to the passing of a test to assess the candidates' personal competencies and skills, which will follow the methods laid down in the “Admission Methods”.
Candidates must also possess appropriate English language skills to level B2.
More details can be found in the Degree Programme Regulations.
Call for Applications 2024/25 [.pdf 1011Kb]
The International Second Cycle Degree Programme in Digital Humanities and Digital Knowledge (DHDK) offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum designed to foster close connections between Humanities and Computer Science. It is divided into three macro areas of learning: Computer Science; Literature, Linguistics, History, Culture and Arts in the digital context; Complementary (Management and Organization, Law and Digital Methods, Communication and Social Media).
Applications will be assessed by the Admission Board in accordance with the procedure outlined below.
Candidates that are not admitted may not apply for other intakes.
INTAKE 1
STEPS |
DATES |
1. Applications procedure opens |
March 11th |
2. Applications procedure closes |
April 11th |
3. Interviews |
From April 29th to May 10th |
4. Results are made available |
From May 20th |
INTAKE 2
STEPS |
DATES |
1. Applications procedure opens |
May 6th |
2. Applications procedure closes |
June 6th |
3. Interviews |
From June 24th to July 5th |
4. Results are made available |
From July 15th |
INTAKE 3
STEPS |
DATES |
1. Applications procedure opens |
August 5th |
2. Applications procedure closes |
August 29th |
3. Interviews |
From September 9th to September 20th |
4. Results are made available |
From September 30th |
Candidates are expected to have a knowledge of theories and methods in the digital humanities domain and they must own aptitude to computational techniques.
CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission, candidates must:
1- Hold a first cycle degree, or an equivalent degree achieved in another educational system, in one of the following classes (only for students who obtained their degree in the Italian academic system):
L-1 Cultural heritage
L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies
L-5 Philosophy
L‐8 Information technology engineering
L-10 Humanities
L-11 Modern languages and civilisations
L‐15 Tourism
L-19 Education and training
L-20 Communication
L‐31 Computer Science
L-42 History
L-43 Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage
In addition to the possession of a degree as indicated, candidates must have obtained at least 54 ECTS in the following subject areas:
INF/01 Computer Science
ING-INF/05 Data Processing Systems
IUS/10 Administrative Law
IUS/20 Philosophy of Law
L-ART/01 History of Mediaeval Art
L-ART/02 History of Modern Art
L-ART/03 History of Contemporary Art
L-ART/06 Cinema, Photography and Television
L-FIL-LET/10 Italian Literature
L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian Literature
L-FIL-LET/12 Italian Linguistics
L-LIN/01 Glottology and Linguistics
M-FIL/02 Logic and Philosophy of Science
M-FIL/04 Aesthetics
M-FIL/05 Philosophy and Theory of Language
M-FIL/06 History of Philosophy
M-STO/01 Mediaeval History
M-STO/02 S Modern History
M-STO/04 Contemporary History
SPS/07 General Sociology
Within the above mentioned 54 ECTS credits, at least 18 in the following sectors:
INF/01 Computer Science
ING-INF/05 Data Processing Systems
L-FIL-LET/10 Italian Literature
L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian Literature
Students are highly recommended to hold at least 6 ECTS in INF/01 or ING-INF/05
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the programme is subject to proving English language skills, equivalent to level B2 (or higher) of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A list of recognised certificates is available on the web page: https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/DigitalHumanitiesKnowledge/english-language-requirement-for-admission
Admission to the 2nd cycle degree programme in Digital Humanities and Digital Knowledge (DHDK) is conditional on passing an interview (online, on Microsoft Teams) to assess the candidates' personal competencies and skills in computer science and humanities.
Specific questions will evaluate previous experience in digital humanities and will assess the reading and understanding of compulsory readings and suggested readings (list in attached).
GRADUATING STUDENTS
Students who are about to graduate, provided they have acquired 150 ECTS by the deadline of the chosen intake, can also apply. They will be admitted to the degree programme on the condition that they obtain their undergraduate degree by and no later than December 30th 2024. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will be excluded.
For further information, please refer to the Call for Applications.
To be admitted to the degree programme, you must demonstrate a knowledge of the English language of at least level B2 (CEFR) according to one of the conditions established by the course.
Tuition fees are calculated based on the 2024 ISEE value with special subsidies in relation to the right to higher education. First year students with an ISEE of less than or equal to € 27,000. Above this limit, tuition fees are calculated progressively.
The ISEE value must be submitted, even if you have not enrolled in the Degree Programme, by 30 October 2024, at 6:00pm (or by 15 November 2024, at 6:00pm, paying a 100 € penalty) accessing ER-GO Online Services, alternatively you will have to pay the full amount.
If you are an international student, verify how your tuition fees will be calculated according to your country of origin and the country where your family has income and assets.
Read all information about tuition fees and exemptions.
After you have checked that all the admission requirements have been met, you can enrol on Studenti Online:
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How can we help you: Notices about logistics and organisational aspects concerning your degree programme, guidance for new and prosective students, general information on admissions, exams, course timetable, study plan and graduation.
Contact person's name for the office Giulia Cavalli
E-mail dhdk@unibo.it
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