Why Choose the Digital Humanities?
Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that uses computational tools to explore human culture, history, art, and media—and to critically examine how digital systems shape what we know.
In the Digital Humanities Summer Minor or Certificate Program, we’ll show you how methods like data visualization, text analysis, mapping, and digital storytelling can help you explore big questions in totally new ways. We also treat today’s AI and algorithmic systems as part of the humanities landscape: we ask what these tools reveal, what they distort, and how to use them responsibly.
If you’re coming from the humanities, you’ll learn digital methods to analyze and present your research while maintaining interpretive rigor. If you’re coming from the sciences or tech, you’ll gain critical and cultural perspectives for working with human questions—especially when data, models, and AI outputs become part of the evidence. Come explore the possibilities with us.
Through our program, you'll:
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Analyze Vast Textual Data: Quickly sift through extensive collections using advanced text analysis techniques.
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Create Dynamic Visual Narratives: Present your research through compelling visual formats that captivate and inform.
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Design Interactive Digital Projects: Develop projects on digital platforms that engage users and offer interactive experiences.
Digital Humanities Minor
The Digital Humanities Minor consists of two required courses and three elective courses taught in two consecutive, six-week summer sessions. Once the two core courses are completed, any three electives will satisfy the minor. The minor may be completed in one summer or more. No prior experience is necessary.
(For UC Berkeley Undergraduates)
Digital Humanities Certificate
The Certificate in Digital Humanities consists of two required courses and three elective courses taught in two consecutive- six-week summer sessions. Once the required core courses are completed, any three electives will satisfy the requirements of the certificate. The certificate can be completed in one summer or more. No prior experience is necessary.
For Graduate Students
Important Dates
Enrollment Opens
UC Berkeley Students: TBD- Check back in December for more information.
Visitors and International Students:
Summer 2026 Session Dates
Session A: May 26 - July 2, 2026
Session D: July 6 - August 14, 2026
Please consult the Summer Sessions enrollment calendar for current deadlines and enrollment change dates (e.g. add/drop deadline).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the enrollment requirements?
There are no prerequisites for the Digital Humanities minor. Students intending to pursue the minor can enroll in the required courses at any time.
What does the program entail?
The minor consists of two required courses and three elective courses, taught over two consecutive six-week summer sessions. Once the core courses are completed, any three electives will satisfy the minor requirements. The program can be completed in one summer or extended over multiple summers.
How much does the program cost?
Tuition and fees vary based on residency status and the number of units taken. For the most current information, please refer to the UC Berkeley Summer Sessions enrollment calendar.
What career opportunities does this program support?
Graduates with Digital Humanities expertise find opportunities in diverse fields such as UX design, archives and libraries, museums, publishing, data journalism, and more. The skills acquired are applicable to any role that intersects with digital content and cultural analysis.
What Our Students Are Saying
DigHum 100: “This course had no real weaknesses, the work was well spread out and it was so good in helping understand each weekly subject. Truly an enjoyable class.”
DigHum 101: “Instructor was extremely helpful resolving programming questions and ensuring to run you through multiple examples so you grasped the basic concept of how the code worked.”
DigHum 150A: “It's great because now I have my own website domain where I can put my portfolio and other things which I can showcase to jobs.”
DigHum 150C: “The class strikes a good balance between traditional close reading and computational methods, which worked well given the class makeup of both humanities and data science students. I can't really think of any weaknesses; I had a lot of fun and learned a lot.”
DigHum 160: “The selected readings and the very clear instructions for all aspects of the course were the biggest strengths.”
DigHum162: “The strengths of it was its material. The theories that you are taught, show the diversity of all the peoples within the class. It teaches you the importance of considering everybody, and how intersectionality is such an important feature in the digital humanities.”
