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Dual Master
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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.

Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Nov04
Master's Week 4-8 Nov
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
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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 antiquities, archaeology, ethnology, and history and art museums.

Here's why you want to study Museuem Studies at the UvA

Intensive, hands-on internship

 

You will gain first-hand experience during an intensive six-month, fulltime internship at a museum in the Netherlands or abroad.

Broad network through partnerships

You will benefit from the programme’s broad network, which includes the Rijksmuseum, Jewish Museum, the Amsterdam Museum and Allard Pierson, the University museum.

Strong career prospects

The programme prepares you for a position in the wider field of the museum world by equipping you with the necessary skills and professional training.

Field experience

You will go on a number of trips, including museums in the Netherlands and abroad.

Is Museum Studies right for you?

  1. You are deeply interested how museums can contribute to important societal debates. 
  2. You like to combine theoretical reflection with practical experience.
  3. You want to gain profound insight into museum practices, for example how exhibitions are shaped.
  4. 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).

Facts & Figures
Degree programme
MA Heritage Studies
Mode
Full-time
Credits
90 ECTS ECTS, 18 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
CROHO code
60835
Location
University Quarter