Managing Art and Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (Erasmus Mundus International Master)

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History, History of Art, History of Collecting, Art Market and Provenance Studies, Arts Education, Practitioner Arts subjects (e.g. Sculpture, Painting, etc.), Economics, Business and Management, Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies, Social and Economic History, Cultural Management, Conservation, Archaeology, Anthropology, Architecture, Classics, Law, Arts and Cultural Tourism, Film and Cinema Studies, or Journalism in relevant subject areas.

Applicants with backgrounds in English Literature or Language may apply but should demonstrate in their personal statements why they want a career in Cultural Heritage.

We also consider qualifications below a 2:1 Honours (or equivalent) if supported by substantial experience in Arts or Heritage fields like Visual or Performing Arts, museums, galleries, auction houses, or art law. Practitioners and administrators in these areas are welcome to apply. ​

Applicants should provide either a Scholarship application form or Self-Funded application form depending on their application.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa), aims to explore contemporary issues affecting the market for art and cultural heritage (A & CH) utilising historical, theoretical and experiential models, with the primary aim of better equipping the A & CH professional with the skills necessary to work within a highly complex and growing field worldwide. The collaboration of European and international university and cultural institutions will deliver a programme that combines theory with practice, enabling an integrated approach to understanding the social, economic, legal and cultural issues affecting the A & CH sectors with first-hand experience of contexts as diverse as museums, heritage sites, auction houses, dealers and foundations.

Why this programme

• This programme brings together a consortium of five European universities: University of Glasgow, Institut d’Etudes Supérieures des Arts in Paris, School of Arts and Humanities of the Universidade de Lisboa and University Institute of Lisbon, and Erasmus University Rotterdam, to deliver a unique multidisciplinary and cohesive approach to the art & cultural heritage field.
• Each member of the Consortium brings world-leading expertise in key aspects of collections history, the art market, art and heritage law and cultural heritage management and economics.
• Successful students will be awarded a multiple degree by four of the contributing universities (UofG, ISCTE, FLUL & EUR) and a Professional Certificate from IESA
• The programme utilises historical, theoretical and practice-based models, with the primary aim of better equipping the Art & Cultural Heritage professional with the skills necessary to work within a highly complex, volatile and growing field worldwide.
• Mobility within Europe and beyond is built into the curriculum with opportunities to experience work placements in a range of private and public art and cultural institutions.
• Guest lectures are provided by leading academics and professionals from the art market, museums and other heritage organisations.
• Students will have the opportunity to participate in an optional summer school at the Hunterian Museum at the University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
• Winter School Partner, TATA Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai will focus upon museums and heritage, the art market and cultural tourism operating in one of India’s major business and cultural centres.