Master's Programme in Art History and Cultural Heritage Studies - study course Cultural Heritage Studies

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in main fields of study relevant to the cultural heritage area.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

A new Master’s programme in Art History and Cultural Heritage studies (120 credits) starts in the autumn semester 2026. This programme track offers in-depth empirical and theoretical knowledge in Cultural Heritage Studies.

The education places particular focus on helping the students to develop skills for professional work and research in the field of cultural heritage.

The studies in the Master’s programme in Art History and Cultural Heritage studies commence with a transdisciplinary, obligatory course in epistemology (7,5 credits). It is followed by a series of obligatory courses in your chosen track (22,5 or 30 credits respectively) and also elective courses (30 credits in total). Part of the electives can be exchanged for an internship (15 credits). The programme examination constitutes of an MA thesis (45 credits), in Cultural Heritage Studies. Elective courses and/or an internship could be placed abroad.

The MA programme enables you to develop knowledge and skills for work within the sector of Cultural Heritage, within academia, the museum sector, or public and private institutions that address these areas. The exam makes you eligible for PhD studies.