613 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in Europe

Arts and Culture
What does Mondrian tell us with his painting 'Victory Boogie Woogie' and how can we understand Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'? Who actually pays for art and culture? What role models does Hollywood provide us with? If these are questions that interest you, then you should definitely consider the Master’s in Arts and Culture.

Joint Master in European Cultural Governance
The Joint Master in European Cultural Governance (EUCULTURE) programme is offered by CIFE and the School of Government at Luiss Guido Carli.

Culture in the Digital Era
Culture in the Digital Era that examines how culture, society, and everyday life are shaped by digitalization, mediatization, and shifting boundaries between public and private spheres. This Master's trains you to analyze how digital technologies, platforms, and algorithms influence everyday cultural expressions, communication, identity, and creativity. This is a track of MA Culture Studies.

Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese) from University of Malta is a postgraduate research programme that invites your creative thinking in the field of Chinese language, literature, and culture.

Media and Cultural Studies
Join the Media and Cultural Studies programme from Newcastle University. Gain access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.

Gender, Media and Culture - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Gender, Media and Culture - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies
On this Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies programme from the University of East Anglia you’ll develop a unique combination of theory and practice. You’ll be able to connect the present to the past and the future. You’ll use the Sainsbury Centre's collection of world art to address big issues. Learning from world-leading experts, you’ll gain insights into both museum and heritage sectors.

Media, Culture and Society (Part time)
If you’re interested in learning more about how changing technology impacts our culture and society, or what role the digital sphere plays in culture and communication, we invite you to join us on this two-year part-time Media, Culture and Society (Part time) offered by the University of East Anglia.

Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience
The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience programme at the University of Westminster is a unique course that offers you the opportunity to undertake an extended work placement and gain professional work experience. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Languages and Cultures - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) Languages and Cultures - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Spanish and Latin American Studies
Spanish and Latin American Studies from University of Malta is a by-research M.A. under the guidance of experts on the subject within the Faculty of Arts.

Critical Theory
Within this Critical Theory MRes programme from the University of Nottingham you will develop your knowledge of critical theory and learn to apply critical theory approaches to contemporary social, political and cultural phenomena.

Specialised Master in Management of Cultural and Artistic Activities
The Specialised Master in Management of Cultural and Artistic Activities MSc programme from the ESCP Business School students come from different countries and backgrounds: engineers, doctors, pharmacists, literaries, lawyers, social and political studies.

Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Public History) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Public History) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Area and Cultural Studies
The Area and Cultural Studies programme at University of Helsinki combines perspectives from the humanities and social sciences to build deep expertise in cultures and societies. We explore the globe, past and present, and give you the tools to thrive in an internationally connected world.

Visual Culture
Are you passionate about digging deeper into art history? The Visual Culture programme offered at the University of Nottingham might be for you.

Arts and Culture
The Arts and Culture programme at Leiden University will give you a comprehensive grounding in the history, methods and theories of art history and museology, while also engaging with contemporary museum practice.

Women's Studies (Humanities)
The Women’s Studies (Humanities) course from the University of York is a tailored programme for those with a particular interest in humanities-informed approaches to interdisciplinary women’s and gender studies.

Cultural Heritage
The goal of the program is to prepare professionals capable of preserving, managing, and promoting cultural heritage in an increasingly globalised world. Combining cultural history and theory with practical knowledge of heritage management, project management, law, marketing, and cultural mediation, the programme equips students with the interdisciplinary skills needed to work in heritage institutions, public administration, cultural organisations, and the private sector. Students gain expertise in archaeological, built, material, intangible, and digital heritage, as well as in the methods and best practices for their preservation and communication.

Religion and Global Futures
This Religion and Global Futures programme from University of Bayreuth will equip you with knowledge and skills that enable you to understand contemporary and emerging forms of religion, both from a global perspective and in relation to questions of global futures.