Digitalization, social upheaval, climate change. As we face grave challenges and crises on a daily basis, how can we make sure our actions continue to initiate positive globally-effective change processes? We need new approaches and new expertise and as part of a new and unique Bachelor's degree program, Transformation Studies. Art x Science, this is what YOU will generate!
How do I launch, generate, maintain, and manage a transdisciplinary research study or initiative that involves different parties, especially regarding issues that include sustainability (recycling, etc.)? How do I involve different stakeholders so that a project has extra, added value? How do I manage the creative process in order to come up with as many innovative ideas as possible? Your Bachelor's degree in Transformation Studies qualifies you to contribute, coordinate, and mediate complex projects designed to address current change processes.
You have space to pursue visionary ideas as well as apply your creativity, imagination, and your love of experimentation! You will learn more in-depth about current transformations (digitalization, sustainability, etc.) as well as design tools, artistic and scientific methodologies and work practices. In addition, you will draw on your creative, transformative power to envision new solutions designed to address society's challenges.
The University of Applied Arts Vienna and the Johannes Kepler University Linz have partnered to create the inter-university Art x Science School for Transformation and offer a unique Bachelor's degree program.
Key Facts
Duration
6 semesters
ECTS
180 Credits
Language
English (Level B2)
Location
Linz & Vienna
Program
Full-Time
What Makes This Program Special
- Study in both Vienna and Linz, learning more about the infrastructure and educational system at both universities, the Johannes Kepler University Linz and the University of Applied Arts in Vienna.
- The program introduces you to a unique combination of artistic and academic/scientific approaches, methods, and strategies. Apply your creativity and learn to think "out-of-the-box" to develop new approaches to address current global challenges (digitalization, climate change, social upheaval, etc.).
- Innovative educational formats (online & on-site) will provide you with expertise and a methodological understanding. Project-based learning is in the foreground and during your studies, you are free to define your own focus.
Program Structure
Detailed information regarding the program structure and the courses is available in the course catalog / curriculum.
Main Areas of Focus
Media Theory to Robotics - A Unique Interdisciplinary Field
The program includes, among others, courses in the following subject areas:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Media theory and aesthetics
- Social entrepreneurship
- Artistic and creative strategies
- Social sciences, economics & business
- Innovation Law
- Social skills
Detailed information about the program's main areas will be available shortly.
What You Will Learn in This Program
- In addition to in-depth expert knowledge and a broad contextual understanding of art and science, the program also focuses on honing creative, social, and communicative skills.
- You work on developing your creativity so you can apply it to transformative processes and come up with new ideas. You also learn to think "out-of-the-box" and devise solutions to meet future challenges.
Did you know that ...?
in the past, the JKU and the Angewandte forged an alliance to support creative innovation? Learn more about the joint manifesto: "Innovation through Universitas".
Career Prospects
A Bachelor's degree in Transformation Studies. Art x Science will qualify you to work in the following areas:
- You will support, design and execute projects and transformative processes at public institutions, in the academic/scientific field, or in the private sector. In doing so, you play a mediatory role between the various players and stakeholders.
- Your Bachelor's degree prepares you to enroll in advanced interdisciplinary Master's degree programs and courses at the JKU Linz and/or at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna.
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Prerequisites
In order to be admitted to the Bachelor's degree program, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold general higher education entrance qualifications (such as an Austrian "Matura" diploma)
- Language certificate for English level B2
- Successfully pass the admissions procedure at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna.
Register to Enroll and the Admissions Procedure
You will be registering to enroll - and completing the admissions process - via the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. The overall application procedure will be conducted in English. See the links below for detailed information about the application procedure:
Still have questions?
Then contact us!
Phone
University of Applied Arts Vienna
Georg-Coch-Platz 2
1010 Vienna
mitra.kazerani@uni-ak.ac.at
Contact
DI (FH) Mitra Kazerani
Two Universities - Travel, Commuting Costs
By studying at two universities, you can choose between a comprehensive and diverse range of subjects, courses, and specialization opportunities. You will also become more acquainted with two different cities and two different university cultures. You will be required to be on-site at both locations in Vienna or Linz and it may be challenging to organize travel between the two locations. We have put together information about how to get there, travel green and barrier-free, learn more about reduced-rate tickets for students, and scholarship opportunities in Austria:
Commuting to campus using public transportation
Throughout Austria, students up to the age of 25 are eligible for reduced-rate tickets:
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The Linz AG and Wiener Linien offer semester tickets for enrolled university students:
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Wiener Linien Student Tickets, opens an external URL in a new window
Scholarships, grants, and travel subsidies for students in Austria:
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Study grant requirements, opens an external URL in a new window
Still Have Questions?
Do you need help registering or do you have questions about the program? Contact the JKU's Office of Student Information and Academic Advising (SIBS)!
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