Master Digital Humanities

This vocational master's program is designed to equip professionals for roles at the intersection of humanities and information technology, specifically within the field of Digital Humanities. It aims to foster new approaches to research, teaching, and the creation of cultural activities, aligning with current trends in digital transformation. The program is ideal for individuals with a foundational understanding of fields such as history, archiving, library management, philology, linguistics, philosophy, and information technology who wish to enhance their skills in accessing and managing knowledge resources. It encourages a multidisciplinary dialogue between various humanities disciplines and IT, embracing both analogue and virtual resources, including the application of Big Data in humanities research.

Curriculum

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including compulsory courses and practical laboratories, culminating in a final examination and a training internship.

1. Year 1
   • Cataloguing and Valorization of Museum Heritage
   • Cms and Search Engine Optimization for Digital Humanities
   • Copyright and Digital Content Legislation
   • Data Analysis Techniques and Big Data
   • Database Management Systems
   • Digital and Visual History
   • Digital Archiving
   • Digital Library and Information Science
   • Digital Manuscript Studies
   • Digital Museology and Museography of Material and Immaterial Cultural Heritage
   • Digitization and Long-Term Preservation of Digital
   • Final Examination
   • Foundations, Developments, and Methodologies in Digital Humanities
   • Generative Ai Tools and Applications
   • Laboratory: 3d Modeling and Acquisition for Cultural Heritage
   • Laboratory: Geographic Information System for Cultural Heritage
   • Laboratory: Python Programming
   • Laboratory: Textual Languages for Data Representation
   • Laboratory: Web Languages
   • Laboratory: Wikimedia Projects for Cultural Heritage
   • Linked Open Data and Semantic Web
   • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
   • Representation and Coding of Multimedia Resources
   • Training Internship
   • Virtual Environments and Digital Storytelling

Careers

Graduates will find employment opportunities in cultural institutions, public administration, archives, libraries, museums, and private sector companies. Roles will involve leveraging complex skill sets to bridge IT systems with humanities content.

• Professional roles in cultural institutions
• Public administration roles
• Archiving roles
• Library roles
• Museum roles
• Private sector roles requiring expertise in humanities and IT

Frequently asked questions

What are the entry requirements for the Master Digital Humanities program?

Candidates must hold a Master's or Single Cycle Degree under Ministerial Decree 270/2004. Admission is based on the evaluation of qualifications, and a specific call for applications details admission test dates and contents.

What is the tuition fee for this Master's program?

The tuition fee for both domestic and international students is Euro 3516.00. This fee includes insurance costs.

How long is the Master Digital Humanities program?

The program is designed to be completed in one year. It includes compulsory courses, practical laboratories, a training internship, and a final examination.

What is the language of instruction for this program?

The language of instruction for the Master Digital Humanities program is Italian.

When is the application deadline for the Master Digital Humanities program?

The application for admission period is from December 24, 2025, to February 12, 2026. The final deadline for submitting applications is February 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

What are the career prospects after completing this Master's degree?

Graduates are prepared for roles in cultural institutions, public administration, archives, libraries, museums, and private companies, leveraging skills at the intersection of humanities and IT.