621 Master's in Area & Cultural Studies in Europe

Religion and Cultural Heritage is a unique one-year interdisciplinary MA-programme at University of Groningen focusing on a major trend at the interface of religion, identity, politics, and heritage studies.

From TV and advertising to social media and film, images form a part of our everyday lives. The Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management programme of the University of Aberdeen develops your critical skills to both sort through and contextualise the images surrounding us. This programme offers hands-on, real-life experience to prepare you for future study or work in the world of images.

Spanish from Saint Louis University focuses broadly on language, literature and culture, with courses offered in the three primary areas of Latin American studies, peninsular studies and linguistics. 

Semitic Studies from Freie Universität Berlin deepens the knowledge of languages, culture and history of societies in the Middle East acquired in the bachelor program. 

The programme  in  Cultural and Social Anthropology  from University of Latvia provides students with a solid theoretical and methodological basis with which to critically explore a variety of pressing issues in (post)modern society.

The Media and Culture programme from University of Worcester is a unique opportunity for you to work with national and international experts in Media and Culture while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field.

The two-year Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam is dedicated to the interdisciplinary analysis of culture at large, including art, literature, cinema, and new media.

The MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship from Goldsmiths, University of London, is a 15-month full-time or 27-month part-time programme. This degree equips students with the entrepreneurial skills necessary to develop creative businesses, making it ideal for those aiming to innovate in the cultural sector.

The principal aim of the master’s programme in Global Demography at the University of Vienna is to give students a strong scientific grounding in the analysis and forecasting of demographic developments across the globe – in particular, fertility, mortality and migration trends. 

The Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage Master is offered by Sapienza University of Rome. The Study Programme, that has a two-year duration and is provided in two curricula (in Italian and in English), aims to train experts in the field of cultural heritage conservation and archaeometry. 

The University of Aberdeen offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Cultural Heritage, designed for both full-time and part-time study over a duration of either 12 or 24 months. This programme equips students with essential knowledge and skills for a career in cultural heritage, focusing on practical applications and theoretical frameworks.

The MPhil in Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford draws on the multidisciplinary and area expertise of OSGA's seven regional centres, to deliver an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme, which addresses contemporary global challenges through developing innovative multidisciplinary approaches. 

The Jewish Civilizations degree is a Master of Arts degree partnership program between the College of Jewish Studies Heidelberg and  Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. 

The Cultural Studies course at Istanbul Bilgi University is an interdisciplinary programme which involves courses in literary theory, philosophy, film and television, history, communications, politics and sociology. 

The Cultural Management programme from Istanbul Bilgi University offers an interdisciplinary education that allows students to be included in academic and professional networks, where they can analyze the components of the culture industry and examine cultural structures and policies in the social, economic and political framework, local and international factors.

The Cultural Heritage and Creativity for Tourism and Territorial Development Master Degree Course at University of Turin faces the issue of the tourism-territorial system development by focusing at cultural heritage and cultural and creative enterprises as agents of sustainable, integrated and lasting development.

The Sociology Double Degree Programme can be started either at University of Bamberg  or in Trento. The complete Double Degree Programme can be studied like a normal 2-year programme, because both universities have agreed on a list of courses that are mutually recognized. Learn mor with  Cultural Studies of the Middle East from University of Bamberg.

Embark on a dynamic journey at the intersection of arts, culture, and heritage with the University of Leeds's Arts Management and Heritage Studies MA program. Explore the intricate relationship between artistic expression, cultural institutions, and heritage preservation, gaining practical skills and theoretical insights to navigate the complexities of the cultural sector.

The M.Sc. in Science and Technology for the Cultural Heritage at Instituto Superior Técnico is a two-year programme designed to equip students with the skills to preserve and analyse cultural heritage. This master's degree combines scientific principles with cultural studies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of heritage preservation techniques.

The Applied Intercultural Communications M.Phil. at Trinity College Dublin is a one-year, full-time master programme delivered in a public study mode. It provides expert training in global engagement and inclusive leadership, focusing on practical case studies to master effective communication within diverse workplaces.