With the new certificate programme "Digital Humanities", the University of Passau is meeting the increasing demand for graduates with skills at the interface between cultural studies and computer science. The programme gives students an insight into the various facets of the application and development of computer-based methods in cultural studies. This enables them to categorise the methods in the context of specific issues. At the same time, the courses on the certificate can also be credited towards many degree programmes.

You are only expected to be confident in using a PC (application programmes). It is possible to join the study programme at any time. However, it is recommended that you start by attending the lecture "Digital Humanities I", which is offered in the winter semester.

After successful completion of the three areas "Digital Humanities Basics", "Digital Humanities Methods" and "Digital Humanities Models", the "Digital Humanities" certificate of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is awarded. All successfully completed courses, which may also have been attended as part of other degree programmes, are listed on the certificate.

Further information on the areas

Digital Humanities Basics

• Lecture "Digital Humanities I" (compulsory, 5 ECTS)
• Lecture "Digital Humanities II" (compulsory, 5 ECTS)

"Digital Humanities Methods"
One course per area (at least 5 ECTS credits each)

• Digitisation of cultural heritage
• Computer-aided information analysis and processing
• Knowledge communication in the digital age

"Digital humanities models"
One course per area (at least 5 ECTS credits each)

• Modelling cultural science data and information
• Digital knowledge cultures