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USI Università della Svizzera italiana
Master of Arts in History and Theory of Arts and Architecture
- Lugano, Switzerland
MSc
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English, Italian
The Master in History and Theory of Art and Architecture (MSTAA) includes both the study of the history of architecture and art history.
USI Università della Svizzera italiana
Master of Arts in History and Theory of Art and Architecture
- Lugano, Switzerland
- Mendrisio, Switzerland
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Italian
The MA in History and Theory of Art and Architecture (MSTAA) includes the study of the history of both architecture and art. It is a complete Master which aims at counteracting the growing marginalisation of architecture in art history studies. At the same time, the study of the history of art and architecture in different eras (medieval, modern and contemporary) is complemented by in-depth studies on the theory and criticism of architecture, artistic literature, the history and practice of restoration (with moments of practice in the field), museology and digital humanities with an eye towards other artistic and cultural expressions like photography, cinema, theatre, and literature. Practical workshops and internships in affiliated institutions complete the Master's training offer.
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University Of Bern
Master's in Art History: Curatorial Studies and Museology
- Bern, Switzerland
Master degree
On-Campus
English
The single-subject (mono-master) program in "Art History: Exhibitions and Museums" is unique in Switzerland and offers students the possibility of combining a classic Master program of study in art history (major, 90 ECTS credits) with the "Application Area for Exhibitions and Museums" as a minor (30 ECTS credits). Along with all the extensive qualifications needed for becoming an art historian, the program also teaches students the basic skills needed for a career in art museums and exhibitions. The Master program focuses on the study of practice-oriented topics. The program is divided into the Master program (generally in the 7th and 8th semesters) and the final phase (generally in the 9th and 10th semesters).
University Of Bern
Master's in Art History: History of Textile Arts
- Bern, Switzerland
Master degree
On-Campus
English
Art history education with a focus on the history of textile arts. The Werner and Margaret Abegg Endowed Chair for the History of Textile Arts has established a new and internationally unique field of research and instruction within the Institute of Art History at the University of Bern. This field addresses textile arts (primarily silk weaving, embroidery, tapestry and costume), as well as individual works and ensembles from that spectrum, whereby the focus here is on the uniqueness of their materials and technical craftsmanship, their functions and effects, and their significance within a larger artistic, historical, political, situational and performative context.
University Of Bern
Master's in Art History
- Bern, Switzerland
Master degree
On-Campus
English
The Master program offers a modern, career-focused course of study by allowing students to choose their preferred subjects. The Master program in Art History (major) is a research-oriented art history program with five subject areas ( Early Art History, Art History of the Modern Era, History of Modern and Contemporary Art, Architecture History and Monument Preservation, and History of Textile Arts). The program is divided into the Master program (generally in the 7th and 8th semesters) and the final phase (generally in the 9th and 10th semesters).
ESMAC : École Supérieure des Métiers des Arts appliqués et de la Culture
Bachelor Art Market
- Switzerland Online, Switzerland
- Belgium Online, Belgium
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Bachelor's degree
Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
French
The PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR SDS® ART MARKET is a European diploma issued by INSHED. The training allows you to be professionally operational from the start of your career and to benefit from good employability, even beyond your country of origin.
Learn more about Arts Management and Heritage degree programs in Switzerland
Studying arts management and heritage in Switzerland puts you at the intersection of cultural institutions, creative industries, and international policy. The country hosts a high concentration of museums, galleries, and global arts organizations, giving you direct exposure to how the sector operates at scale.
The learning environment fosters intellectual independence and a strong sense of professional responsibility. Through coursework in areas like cultural programming, heritage conservation policy, and audience development, you'll practice the methods professionals use to lead institutions and shape how communities engage with art and history. You'll also examine arts funding models, exhibition management, and cross-cultural communication across practical instruction and team-based projects.
Switzerland's multilingual, internationally connected setting makes it a natural base for studying cultural governance and arts administration. The networks and competencies you develop here carry across borders, opening doors to careers in museum leadership, arts consultancy, cultural diplomacy, and nonprofit administration. Whether your goal is to work with heritage sites, performing arts organizations, or policy bodies, a program here gives you the professional grounding to pursue that work almost anywhere.