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art 101: Approaches to Art and Cultural Heritage Research

20 places
9 montss
september 2026

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art 101: Approaches to Art and Cultural Heritage Research

20 places
9 montss
september 2026
continuing professional education program for (1) professionals in the field of culture, art, cultural heritage, (2) undergraduate and non-core graduate graduates who want to change their career track, (3) anyone interested in contemporary art and cultural studies and would like enrich your practice et systematize knowledge to solve modern museum problems.

you will learn to:

understand current areas of art and cultural heritage research

critically analyze works of art and cultural phenomena

identify and professionally research current issues in the field of culture and art

write academic texts

how the professional environment works and improve your self-presentation skills in it
5 modules, 8 months
September 11, 2025 — April 4, 2026
1
process: classes are taking place online once a week on weekdays plus three face-to-face sessions at the European University and the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg: September 11—13, January 29—31, April 2—4
2
Projects: During the program, participants work individually on a research project, receive feedback at each stage and submit it at the end in the form of an academic proposal or a journalistic article
3
Practice: classes include discussions of real cases, presentations, round tables, discussions, study tours and meetings with experts from leading institutions.
programme
Fundamentals of art and cultural heritage research
in person: September 11-13, Saint Petersburg
✚ social, political, historical context ✚ History of art and culture ✚ Objects, things and meanings ✚ Interdisciplinary research ✚ digital revolution and the crisis of the humanities
Art and cultural forms and mediums
September—November
all classes are online
Research: architectures ✚ sculptures ✚ paintings and prints ✚ literature ✚ photography and cinema ✚ theatre and perforation ✚ contemporary art
Research skills: writing, reading, reflection
november — january
all classes are online
✚ Research question and topic ✚ Fundamentals of academic writing ✚ Fundamentals of critical reading ✚ Archives, collections: finding materials ✚ Digital tools and AI in a researcher's work
Critical understanding of art and culture: theoretical methods and approaches
In-person classes: January 29-31
Online: February 10
✚ Context and perspective in understanding art and culture ✚ Signs and symbols in culture and art ✚ Cultural representation and cultural memory
professional development and career opportunities
February-April
In-person classes: April 2 — 4
✚ How the academy world works ✚ How to write a motivation letter and CV ✚ Art and cultural heritage curatorship and management ✚ Professional opportunities: auction houses, publishing houses, event management ✚ Presentation of research projects and graduation
teachers
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price
230,000
Payment can be made in installments in 4 installments
admission
application start: summer 2026
The selection process takes place in two stages: first submitting an application with a motivation letter, then an online interview with selected candidates. Unfortunately, we will not be able to invite everyone to an interviewthe decision will be made on the basis of motivation letters.
/часто задаваемые вопросы
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Напишите нам на почту arts@eu.spb.ru и мы вам ответим

Возможна ли оплата обучения организацией, где я работаю?

Да, мы можем заключить договор с вашим работодателем. Сообщите об этом при подаче документов.

Хочу у вас учиться, но мое базовое образование не связно с искусством или культурой, что мне делать?

Подавать документы! Эта программа рассчитана в том числе на тех, кто хочет начать заниматься исследованиями искусства и культурного наследия или ищет другие карьерные возможности в этой сфере. После подачи документов мы проводим с поступающими короткое интервью, где можно будет еще раз сверить наши ожидания от учебного процесса.

Как проходит аттестация?

В процессе обучения на каждом модуле слушатели работают над групповым проектом. Презентация результатов проектной работы служит итоговой аттестации

Какие документы о квалификации я получу после окончания обучения?

вы получите диплом о профессиональной переподготовке установленного образца

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Phone/fax

+7 (812) 386-7635

mail

culturalstudies@eu.spb.ru

European University at Saint Petersburg
191187, Saint Petersburg, ul. Gagarinskaya, 6/1