621 Master's in Area & Cultural Studies in Europe

Based in Rome, the city at the center of debates around the future of global heritage, the M.A. program in Cultural Heritage - Sustainability and Community from The American University of Rome trains graduates to face the most important challenge in the heritage industry today: its long-term viability.

The Graduate Diploma in World Heritage Management from University College Dublin builds on knowledge and skills gained in the first year, developing more comprehensive knowledge and further specialisation in World Heritage Conservation.

The Intercultural Anglophone Studies programme of University of Bayreuth is an innovative, research-oriented master’s programme in English and American Studies. It enables in-depth and theoretically informed study of the literatures and cultures of the English-speaking world, and of linguistic phenomena of English in its varieties.

A pioneer in defining the cultural landscape for over four decades, this Culture, Policy and Management programme from City St George's, University of London lets you design and navigate your own learning of culture, policy and management. 

The Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship programme offered at the University of Nottingham brings together the latest industry research of the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies with the entrepreneurial knowledge of the Nottingham University Business School.

The aim of the Literature - Culture - Media, German Literature programme from Lund University is to strengthen students’ historical knowledge and theoretical understanding of relations between literature, culture and modern media.

The Cultural and Social Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam allows students to design and conduct their own ethnographic project. Through in-depth fieldwork, students are stimulated to think critically about social and cultural phenomena and engage with current anthropological debates.

The two-year Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication at University of Eastern Finland was designed with the aim to allow each and every student to be exposed to a wide range of learning environments, to get into real contact with children, parents, teachers, teacher educators and researchers from all around Joensuu and beyond. 

The M.A. in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This course equips students with critical insights into arts administration and cultural policy, addressing contemporary issues in the sector. It offers a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for careers in the arts.

 Our Cultural Geography course at Royal Holloway University of London  reflects this dynamism, exploring the relationships between our physical world, human identity and mobility. We combine core concepts with research methods training and interdisciplinary scholarship and practice.

The MA in History - Hellenic Studies at Royal Holloway University of London  enables students to develop their knowledge and appreciation of Greek history and culture, from the Homeric and Classical age, through the Hellenistic and Roman times, the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine period to the modern world. 

During this  Social and Cultural Anthropology programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you'll analyse how beliefs, values and social structures are interwoven and you will delve deeper into the 'why' behind human behaviour. As an anthropologist, you place people's perspectives at the center: you listen, observe, and analyse from within.

Are you looking for a unique, international master’s programme that bridges the human-centred approach of social sciences with the realm of management and organizations? Are you curious about how start-ups develop their company culture? If so, then the Culture, Organization and Management programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is just what you’re looking for!

The International Cultural Heritage Management MA course offered by Durham University aims to introduce you to the issues involved in global cultural heritage management as a foundation for both professional and academic paths. 

The Master in Indigenous Studies at UIT the Arctic University of Norway offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of indigenous issues, intending to equip the students with academic and practical skills, critical thinking and knowledge to fill an important role in an increasingly globalized world.

The Global History - Empires, States and Cultures (Part-time) degree at Birkbeck, University of London, is designed for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of world history. This part-time programme spans two years, allowing students to explore diverse historical themes while balancing their studies with other commitments.

The Global Studies Programme from Humboldt University Berlin is a critical research-oriented social science graduate programme.

In the Global Studies degree program from Leipzig University, you take an in-depth look at globalisation and the accompanying processes in the countries of the Global North and the Global South from an interdisciplinary perspective.

This Latin American Studies programme from the University of Cambridge is designed to meet the needs of two groups: those who have developed an interest in Latin America through study or work and wish to develop this for personal or professional reasons, and those who intend to proceed to a doctorate, and possibly an academic career in the field. 

The Gender, Sexuality and Society programme at Birkbeck, University of London offers a comprehensive M.Sc. degree that spans one year for full-time students or two years for those studying part-time. This flexible course can be pursued on campus or through online formats, allowing for a tailored educational experience that fits individual needs.