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Studying at the Institute for Cultural Policy

Students at the Institute for Cultural Policy acquire theoretical, empirical, and practical knowledge about the structures and concepts of cultural policy, cultural management, and cultural mediation. They learn about key discourses, challenges, and research questions, developing the ability to reflect on content in a qualified manner, form their own opinions, and develop their own strategies.

During their studies, students set individual priorities within the three pillars of the institute: 

  • Cultural policy deals with the framework conditions of artistic and cultural creation and the relationship between culture, art, and politics. It examines both state and non-profit institutions and funding structures—such as cultural offices, cultural foundations, and the Goethe-Institut—and analyzes strategies for action. In addition to practical engagement, cultural policy theories and discourses are analyzed and reflected upon in a transdisciplinary manner.
     
  • With the establishment of the UNESCO Chair, the institute places a special focus on foreign cultural policy. The seminars teach and discuss practices and debates in international cultural policy and the working methods of international cultural mediation organizations. To this end, the UNESCO Chair has developed its own study variant of the Bachelor's program in Cultural Studies and Artistic Practice, the Bachelor Plus variant.
     
  • In cultural management, students develop practical skills in the areas of marketing, PR, audience development, financing, event planning, and project management. In addition, they acquire the basics of cultural leadership and cultural entrepreneurship as well as basic knowledge of empirical research and evaluation. 
     
  • In the field of cultural mediation and cultural education, we deal with approaches to art and cultural mediation both theoretically and practically, and examine the effects of artistic and aesthetic creation on different target groups.

The Institute for Cultural Policy encourages students to examine the discourses and theories taught and discussed in the seminars in "practical projects." Examples include the development of cultural development strategies for counties or cities, the design and implementation of workshops for museum visitors, the development of marketing concepts for a festival, or the evaluation of a cultural education program. 

Our instructors bring their own research projects into the seminars and encourage students to participate in them. 

Cultural Education M.A.

Cultural Mediation, Cultural Policy, and Transformation in the Context of the Arts | Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Cultural Mediation, Cultural Policy, and Transformation in the Context of the Arts (M.A.), which is unique in Germany, offers students the opportunity to acquire in-depth academic, artistic, creative, and cultural management knowledge. 

German-French double master' Cultural mediation of the arts

For students with an interest in international studies, the University of Hildesheim offers this binational master's program in cooperation with Aix-Marseille Université in France, which also includes an international doctoral program.

 

 

Bachelor Plus Program Cultural policy in international comparison

Are you interested in international comparisons of cultural policy models, the role of art and culture in social transformation processes, international artistic co-productions, or international concepts of cultural mediation, cultural organization, and cultural management?

Other degree programs with the subject Cultural Policy

Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Practice (B.A.)
Scenic Arts (B.A.)
Creative Writing and Cultural Journalism (B.A.)
Philosophy - Arts - Media (B.A.)
Staging the Arts and Media (M.A.)

Study area Internship Internship and field of work: culture

Professional practice in cultural studies programs

Teaching cultural policy Current courses by the institute

Here you will find our current courses

fall academy

A special format for the master's program in cultural mediation, combining field trips and retreats

audio projects

Enjoy exciting listening experiences through student-produced audio

Panel discussion Hildesheim on site

The "Hildesheim vor Ort" format serves to bring students and Hildesheim-based cultural figures into dialogue with one another. To this end, the seminars offered by the Institute for Cultural Policy seek out points of connection to specific Hildesheim topics, which are then discussed and explored further in a cultural policy salon.

Cultural Education KKT student council

Hello! We are the Student Council for Cultural Mediation. We represent YOU, the students in this program. That’s why we always welcome your opinions, feedback, and input! Please feel free to reach out to us with any concerns via email or Instagram.

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