Certificate in Digital Humanities
Looking to combine your social sciences background with practical skills in Digital Humanities? The Institute of International Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, offers a supplementary Certificate in Digital Humanities that is sure to interest you. This pathway will enable you to combine your area studies focus or modern history perspectives with practical digital research skills that are increasingly important in contemporary scholarship and professional practice.
The Digital Humanities Certificate comprises four specialized courses and provides students with essential data literacy and digital competencies that are in high demand across multiple fields. The courses cover core concepts and methodological approaches in Digital Humanities, data analysis using R, and the application of AI within the humanities and social sciences. You will acquire practical skills in data work — learning how to locate and process large datasets, analyze texts using machine learning tools, create visualizations, interpret statistical outputs, and apply AI methods to specific research questions.
The certificate is designed for students at all levels of study with little or no prior technical training. It offers a clear and methodologically robust introduction to the field of Digital Humanities. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of the acquired skills in the design and execution of independent research projects.
We encourage students to consider the Digital Humanities Certificate, especially those who expect digital competencies to support their master’s or doctoral theses. We particularly recommend this certificate to students of the following Master’s programs:
- Transnational History (TNH)
- Balkan, Eurasian and Central European Studies (BECES)
- Master in Area Studies (MAS)
The skills gained through these courses are valuable not only for writing theses or conducting academic research but also in professional settings — such as media, cultural and heritage institutions, non-profit organizations, public administration, or the private sector — where there is a growing demand for the ability to interpret and visualize data.
Courses completed as part of the Digital Humanities Certificate may be recognized within your curriculum. Students may count the ECTS credits earned through the certificate toward their optional course requirements, up to the total number of optional credits permitted within the program. All completed courses will be listed on the official academic transcript. Upon successful completion of all courses, students will receive an official certificate signed by the directors of both the Institute of International Studies (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University) and the Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University).
Detailed information is available on the Certificate in Digital Humanities webpage and in the accompanying handbook. These resources include, among other things, detailed course descriptions and guidance on when and how to enroll.
We look forward to your interest and encourage you to apply for this unique opportunity.
