43 Heritage Studies MA Degree Programs

The MA in Heritage and Religion offers a unique combination of broad cultural competence and academic research skills, with practical skills relevant to the job market. Our program is taught in a small scale teaching format, by internationally recognized experts in the field, with expertise on religious aspects of both material and immaterial heritage, and on various religions. You are going to study at a non-denominational university, which has an excellent network for internships, in a region known by its strong heritage.

Our taught postgraduate course is aimed at both graduates and heritage professionals who want to develop their skills and theory in this area.

Discover how the past can be used today and preserved for future generations. Prepare for and enhance your career in the Heritage sector by gaining expert knowledge and practical experience.

Within the Institute of History, the Department for Interdisciplinary History has been providing education in the field of cultural heritage since 2012, initially as a specialization of the History MA program, and from 2016 in the form of an independent Hungarian master's degree program. Since 2018, the Department has been coordinating a bilingual (English and French) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree program on cultural heritage (TEMA+ European Territories. Heritage and Development), in association with four partner universities (Charles University, Prague; École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris; University of Catania; Université Laval, Québec) and in cooperation with European Heritage Label (EHL) and various UNESCO organs. The English-language Cultural Heritage Studies MA program is based on the domestic and international experiences of the department. The program includes two specializations: 1) Theory of Cultural Heritage, 2) Museum and Curatorial Studies. The program provides internships for students in several institutions involved in heritage protection and management.

The program in Cultural Heritage Studies offers students a comprehensive look at how cultural artifacts, sites, and traditions are preserved and understood today. It covers topics like conservation, management, and interpretation of heritage, helping…

The Architecture and Sustainable Heritage MA offers a distinctive programme for those interested in studying the historic built environment. The course provides a unique platform for students to advance careers in heritage practice or engage in specialised research.

The MA program in sustainable heritage management (SHM) at Aarhus University provides you with the knowledge and competencies needed to meet the multiple challenges of contemporary heritage policy, management, and research. Working with cultural and natural heritage means being conscious of, and taking responsibility for, the links between humans, our environment, and what remains from the past.

The MA in Archaeology and Heritage of Asia is designed for students interested in understanding the rich history and cultural landscapes across Asia. It covers a wide range of topics, including ancient societies, archaeological practices, and heritag…

The online Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management from Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs immerses students in a broad context of cultural heritage issues, including social, environmental, and economic trends, and prepares students to assume leadership roles in the cultural heritage sector.

The M.A. Cultural Heritage: Sustainability & Community program at AUR equips the next generation of heritage professionals to meet the challenges of preserving our vast patrimony of art, history, and culture. Graduates from this program gain the skills for careers in practical heritage protection and project development, along with equally important soft skills in intercultural communication.

The challenges of the 21st century and an expanded drive to remain connected to our traditions and history have increased the need for forward-thinking strategies to safeguard cultures and preserve built environments and natural heritage around the world.

The MA in Black British History is an exciting opportunity to study and research the histories of Africans and African-descended peoples in the United Kingdom.

New for 2022, Roehampton's MA Cultural Heritage provides students with the critical, professional and practical knowledge and skills required for a wide range of careers or for further study in the humanities or social sciences.

The MA in Heritage Management is designed to create future heritage sector leaders who can address the challenges of maintaining cultural heritage sites. The course combines business and leadership studies with integrated work experience placements with Historic Royal Palaces.

MA Cultural Heritage Management aims to enhance students' knowledge of the demands of leadership in the cultural heritage sector. These include broadening the appeal of attractions and collections; anticipating sector-wide trends, nationally and internationally; exploring the possibilities of digital cultural heritage; and understanding visitors and users more effectively. A strong theme of social justice runs through the programme.