MscDigital Humanities
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Msc (Master degree of natural sciences in digital humanities) |
| Course code | AHMDW |
| Accreditation | 29.11.2023 - 30.11.2029; Accreditation certificate No 2023/44-A |
| Tuition fee | €5,320 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time |
| Deposit | €250 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Previous education:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations in English along with verified copies of the original. All education documents not originally in English must be accompanied by official translations which you can receive directly from your school, or you may get a notary-approved translation. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are a non-native English speaker and your previous education was not conducted in English, you must submit one of the following internationally recognised English proficiency certificates:
If English was the language of instruction for your entire previous education, you may upload a letter or grade transcript from your school or university confirming this. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. As part of the admissions process, the student will be invited to an online interview. They may record it at a time of their choosing but no later than 7 days from the time of receiving an invitation. Applicants will need to submit a personalised statement of motivation, outlining their interest and awareness of the digital humanities field. |
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Overview
How can the fusion of technology, engineering, and humanities shape the future of digital innovation?
The master’s programme in Digital Humanities at RTU offers a dynamic blend of IT, engineering, and humanities, equipping students with unique interdisciplinary skills for a rapidly evolving job market.
By integrating STEAM research methods, the programme prepares future professionals for careers in multimedia data management, cultural heritage preservation, language technologies, and digital communication. The programme has a strong emphasis on innovation which allows students to gain expertise in cutting-edge digital tools, programming, and big data processing.
Challenge yourself and become a hybrid-competent professional with a master’s degree in IT!
Programme structure
Compulsory Study Courses
- Introduction to Digital Humanities
- Artificial Intelligence in Humanities
- Study Design and Implementation
- Digital Discourse Studies
- Rhetorical Skills and Strategies
- Interdisciplinary Semiotics
- Introduction to Big Data Analytics
- Introduction to Humanities and Social Science
- Cognition: Meaning Representation
- Interlingual Information Transfer
- Digital Textuality: Interdisciplinary Approach
- Computer-Assisted Text Analysis
- Digital Language Learning Paradigm
- Software Metrology and Planning Models
- Fundamentals of Computer Science and Programming
- Applied Software
- Introduction to Knowledge, Society, Technology
- Development of Web-Application for the Internet
- Introduction to Engineering Sciences
Compulsory Elective Study Courses
- Field-Specific Study Courses
- Digital Editing and Publishing
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Research Strategies and Writing for Academic Publishing
- Graphic Design Technologies
- Audio and Video Data Processing
- Marketing and Digital Transformation
- Portfolio Management Technologies
- E-Business Solutions
- Knowledge Management Systems
- Product Design and Development
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Fundamentals of 3D Graphics Modeling and Animation
- Architectural Morphology in Digital Humanities
- Introduction to Programming, Design of E-Learning Materials and Education Technologies
- Scientific Modelling
- Python Programming Language
- Theory and Practice of Natural Language Processing
- Terminology and Terminography
- Technologies for Digitization of Culture Heritage Objects
- Linguistic Analysis of Visual Culture
- Digital Rhetoric
- Introduction to Data Corpus Analysis of Humanities
- Research of Culture, Language, and Technology Synergy in Latvia
- Fundamentals of Computer Science and Programming
- Applied Software
- Development of Web-Applications for the Internet
- Software Metrology and Planning Models
- Introduction to Knowledge, Society, Technology
- Computer-Assisted Text Analysis
- Digital Textuality: Interdisciplinary Approach
- Digital Language Learning Paradigm
- Cognition: Meaning Representation
- Interlingual Information Transfer
Humanities and Social Sciences Study Courses
- E-Pedagogy and E-Didactics
- Media and Society
- Cognitive and Social Psychology
Other Courses
- Free Elective Study Courses
- Practical Placement: Internship
- Final Examination: Master Thesis
Career opportunities
Digital humanities professionals successfully work in such areas as digital curation, data science, digital media, metadata analysis, cross-disciplinary text production, cultural heritage preservation, e-knowledge management, technical editing, terminology, gaming industry, language technology, digital andragogy, museology, information architecture, e-modelling, digital marketing, e-learning and many more.
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