History and Theory of Arts

The aim of teaching the History and Theory of Art is to prepare graduates to be able to be professionally active in the sphere of art and culture in organizations and workplaces whose focus is determined by the needs of artistic and cultural development, protection of cultural heritage, research and active support of the educational process of the national community.
The History and Theory of Art programme is conceived more broadly than study in traditional sister departments; it is aimed at understanding the meaning and development of art within the broader cultural and religious framework of societal transformations. In addition to the department's deeper focus on Slovak realities, special attention is paid to the preservation of cultural heritage and sacred art, theory and contemporary art and architecture, artistic crafts, and the fundamentals of museology and museum management. The Department cooperates with workplaces at home and abroad, which are engaged in the study of artistic and cultural phenomena close to the Slovak environment in the form of lectures and work in seminars, exercises, on professional excursions at home and abroad.

Prospects of graduates

Graduates can find practical employment in the workplaces of the Monuments Office, in galleries and museums, in institutions dealing with cultural activities and as teachers at secondary and higher education institutions, where they should be prospective, erudite scientific and pedagogical workers.

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Conditions of admission

The basic condition for admission is the completion of the Bachelor's study programme History and Theory of Art and related study programmes with consideration (bonification) of the profile subjects: older history of world art and architecture, younger history of world art and architecture, history of culture, history of art and architecture in Slovakia.

Additional information

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Trnava in Trnava (hereinafter referred to as TU) plans to admit approximately 100 students to the Master's programme in the academic year 2025/2026, depending on the amount of the allocated budget and the fulfilment of the basic and other admission requirements.

The appropriate type of application form must be used for admission.

The basic condition for admission to the Master's degree (Mgr. degree) is the completion of the Bachelor's degree.

The Faculty of Philosophy of TU reserves the right to make changes and updates in the interest of improving the quality of the admission procedure, in accordance with Section 57 (5) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on higher education as amended by later regulations.

Applicants should submit a completed application form to the address of the Faculty's seat: Faculty of Arts, University of Trnava, Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava. Candidates who have completed lower degree studies before the school. 2024/2025, they will send their application form, diploma and diploma from B.Sc. diploma. Candidates graduating from lower secondary school in 2025 will send their application form together with a current certificate of attendance. Those applicants who are taking the entrance examination will present the officially certified documents (diploma and certificate of the Bachelor's degree) in person at the presentation on the day of the entrance examination.

The applicants who are taking the entrance examination will present the officially certified documents (diploma and certificate of the Bachelor's degree) in person at the presentation on the day of the entrance examination.

The admission procedure begins for a candidate on the day of receipt of his/her written application. For this reason, an applicant who submits his/her application electronically is obliged to deliver it in written form duly documented (proof of payment of the admission fee, certified Bachelor's degree,...).

Applicants who will be admitted on the basis of the selection procedure will send officially certified copies of their certificates (for M.Sc. studies of the state bachelor's exams) within two days after successful completion of the state exam.

The faculty does not require confirmation of the applicant's health status. If it is necessary to take a disability into account in the admission examination process, the applicant must attach a certificate of disability and the recommended form of examination to the application form.

Applicants may also submit multiple applications to the College. For each study programme it is necessary to submit a new application and pay the fee of 40,- € again.

Applicants who have completed a lower degree abroad shall submit nostrified documents of education in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Coll. A receipt for the payment of the admission fee (in the amount of 40.- €,) must be pasted on the 3rd page of the application form. In case of non-attendance at the entrance examination, the fee is not refundable. The Admissions Committee decides on the points required for admission.

Conditions for international students

Applicants who have completed a lower level of studies abroad shall submit proof of equivalence of studies at secondary schools abroad pursuant to Act No.422/2015 Coll. on the recognition of documents on education and on the recognition of professional qualifications and on the amendment and supplementation of certain acts.

Without entrance examinations
yes

Conditions of admission without the entrance exam

The selection procedure based on the results of the Bc. studies. Applications of graduates of the study programme History and Theory of Art and related study programmes are accepted, taking into account (with a bonus) the profile subjects: older history of world art and architecture, younger history of world art and architecture, history of culture, history of culture and architecture in Slovakia.

Coordinator for students with specific needs

Mgr. Iveta Schusterová, PhD.
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, TU
iveta.schusterova@truni.sk

General information on the admission exam

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Trnava in Trnava (hereinafter referred to as TU) plans to admit approximately 100 students to the Master's programme in the academic year 2025/26, depending on the amount of the allocated budget and the fulfilment of the basic and other admission requirements.

The appropriate type of application form must be used for admission.

The basic condition for admission to the Master's degree (Mgr. degree) is the completion of the Bachelor's degree.

Applicants should submit a completed application form to the address of the Faculty's seat: Faculty of Arts, University of Trnava, Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava. A certified copy of the university diploma, state examination certificate and transcript of examinations passed at the university are attached to the application form (applicants completing their university education in the academic year 2024/2025 should send these documents by 20 June 2025).

Applicants who have completed a lower-division degree prior to sch. 2023/2024, will send their application form, certificate and diploma from the B.Sc. They will also be required to submit a diploma and a certificate of completion of studies. Candidates completing their lower secondary studies in 2024 will send an application form confirmed by the school.

The admission procedure for a candidate for admission begins on the date of receipt of his/her written application. For this reason, an applicant who submits his/her application electronically must also submit it in written form, duly documented (proof of payment of the admission fee, certified Bachelor's degree,...).

Applicants may also submit multiple applications to the College. For each study programme it is necessary to submit a new application and pay the fee of 35,- € again.

Applicants who have completed a lower degree abroad shall submit nostrified documents of education in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Coll. A receipt for the payment of the admission fee (in the amount of 35.- €,) must be pasted on the 3rd page of the application form. In case of non-attendance at the entrance examination, the fee will not be refunded. The Admissions Committee decides on the points required for admission.

Form of entrance exam

Selection procedure

Apply the application for study

01.12.2024 - 28.02.2025

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
100

Additions

(paper form, electronic form)
(paper form, electronic form)
(paper form, electronic form)
(paper form, electronic form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 950 €

The fee for admission procedure
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €

Billing information

Bank: state treasury IBAN: SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 Variable symbol: generated VS for payment to the applicant = applicant's personal number without the letter R generated via the electronic application form, or without the symbol if the applicant sends the application form only by post Specific symbol: 10002 Additional information: Last and first name Foreign payment details: IBAN SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 - SWIFT SPSRSKBA

Address:
University of Trnava
Faculty of Philosophy
Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava
ID 31825249

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