MA Transdisciplinary Studies in the Arts
The Major links various disciplines in the arts and design, the sciences and society. It enables students to work in cooperative constellations and develop suitable processes and formats based on interdisciplinary methods.
Course commencement
Autumn semester
Application deadline
February 2027
Standard period of study
4 to 6 semesters
Coursework Major / MA
90 / 120 credits
Main teaching language
German / English
Tuition fees per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220
Programme
Major-Minor Programme Model
At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.
Possible minors for this major
Individual Area of Study
Instead of a minor, students can also choose an Individual Area of Study (ISB). Courses chosen as part of an ISB are cross-disciplinary and subject to special admissions requirements. The number of places on such courses is limited.
Study projects
Persons
The core team consists of Prof. Patrick Müller and Prof. Irene Vögeli (Co-Heads of Programme), Basil Rogger, Katja Gläss and Leonard Kaiser (Teaching Assistant). The extended team includes Dr. Delphine Chapuis Schmitz, Antoine Chessex, Dr. Sønke Gau, Dr. Eirini Sourgiadaki, Jana Thierfelder, Caroline Baur and Nicole Frei, who also teach in the programme. Guest practitioners from various fields are also regularly invited to contribute to the theory and methodology seminars. Students gain insights into different areas of expertise and have the opportunity to establish contacts for the supervision of their projects. Students are free to choose their mentors, who may come from a range of fields both within and outside ZHdK.
Contact
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