Objectives & Learning Outcomes
Byzantine Studies via AI & Immersive Technologies
The MSc «Byzantine Studies via AI and Immersive Technologies» responds to the growing international demand for specialists who combine in-depth Byzantinological training with practical expertise in artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and digital documentation — in a fully online, English-language format open to students worldwide.
Programme objectives
Eight explicit aims of the MSc
Modern Byzantine Studies
1)
Provide high-level training integrating digital technology into historical research and documentation.
Interdisciplinary Specialisation
2)
Equip researchers in history, philology, archaeology, and art with diachronic, interdisciplinary expertise.
Innovative Methodology
3)
Advance scientific knowledge using digital tools like AI, databases, VR, and digital history games.
Versatile Career Preparation
4)
Prepare graduates for leadership roles in academia, museums, archives, and the digital cultural sector.
Pathway to Doctoral Study
5)
Foster critical thinking and academic rigor to prepare students for third-cycle doctoral research.
Professional Digital Skills
6)
Bridge the gap between humanities and technology, opening new career paths in cultural data management.
Technical Competence
7)
Develop specialised skills in the creation, dissemination, and preservation of digital cultural knowledge.
Global Collaboration
8)
Strengthen international and interdisciplinary research partnerships between the Humanities and Computer Science.
How the objectives are achieved
Five teaching strategies
Modular asynchronous content
Focused units with slides, notes, bibliography, and digital archival material available online.
Interactive online seminars
Live source discussions, presentations, Q&A sessions, and structured interaction with instructors.
Virtual labs & platforms
Focused units with slides, notes, bibliography, and digital archival material available online.
Guest lectures
International experts from academia, museums, and research institutions contribute remotely.
Collaborative projects
Students work together on digital editions, virtual tours, and shared research outputs.
Graduate Profile
Competitive advantages
of programme graduates
- Academic differentiation
- Applied digital skills
- Career & research pathways
Academic profile
Unique combination of specialisations
Byzantine Studies combined with AI and XR creates a rare academic profile.
English-language degree title
The programme is positioned for international recognition and competitiveness.
Thesis linked to professional goals
Students can align thesis topics with their academic or career ambitions.
Research opportunities
Students may engage with laboratories and research programmes of participating departments.
Digital and practical skills
Hands-on experience with modern tools
Training includes digital documentation, databases, history games, and VR/AR applications.
Flexible distance learning
The online format supports working professionals and international students.
Networking and career development
International networking
Collaboration with WWU Münster supports access to international academic networks.
Career advisory services
Employment support and personalised academic guidance help connect studies with next steps.