Museum Studies (Heritage Studies)
The museological world is constantly evolving. Important historical events are followed by major societal shifts. Museums reflect this through exhibitions, changes in acquisition policy and architectural innovation. The Master's in Museum Studies prepares you for a position in the field by equipping you with the necessary cultural-historical research skills and professional training.
Curating Cultural Narratives
Museums arrange their collections to reflect the story they wish to tell. This concept is based on scientific research into exhibits, but is also linked to ideology, and political, religious and economic power. Museum Studies investigates the dynamics and raisons d'être of heritage museums, such as those focusing on society, ethnology, ecology, science and technology, history, archaeology and art.
Intensive, hands-on internship
Strong career prospects
Amsterdam based, world oriented
Critical perspectives
Is Museum Studies right for you?
- You are deeply interested how museums can contribute to important societal debates.
- You like to combine theoretical reflection with practical experience.
- You want to gain profound insight into museum practices, for example how exhibitions are shaped.
- You are eager to gain work experience by doing a six-month internship.
Degree certificate
Museum Studies is an accredited degree programme of Heritage Studies. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Heritage Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).
- Degree programme
- MA Heritage Studies
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 90 ECTS ECTS, 18 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 60835
- Location
- University Quarter