44 Heritage Studies MA Degree Programs

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 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.

MA Global Heritage Management master's course is aimed at graduates and professionals who wish to pursue heritage sector careers.

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 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 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.

Sea level rise, social inequality, and tourism fiction; today’s societal challenges are rooted in the past and have a major impact on our landscapes. Heritage can play a key role in creating meaning and a sense of belonging in a quickly transforming environment. This master's program enables you to give the past a place in the landscapes of today and tomorrow.

The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Critical Heritage Studies can be combined with the Masters of Arts in Anthropology. The Critical Heritage / Anthropology combination allows students to pursue interconnected, interdisciplinary coursework and allows time for an independent research thesis that is not part of the stand-alone MS in Critical Heritage curriculum.

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…

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.

The Critical Heritage/Public History dual degree builds upon these two complementary programs. UNC Charlotte’s faculty and students engage in a curriculum and research that seeks local solutions while engaging in global conversations; emphasizes hands-on engagement with communities and organizations; challenges authorized heritage discourses; diversifies approaches and practices of engaging with the past; and promotes the stories and sites that foreground the heritage of underrepresented communities.

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.