621 Master's in Area & Cultural Studies in Europe

The Gender, Sexuality and Culture programme at University College Dublin is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This on-campus course is available in full-time or part-time formats, lasting one or two years. It provides an advanced academic exploration of cultural theory and representation across various media.

Staff supervise research in the following areas: African literature in English and in translation, Caribbean literature, African-American and Native American literatures, Australian literature, New Zealand and South Pacific literature since 1800, Indian and South-East Asian literature in English and in translation, middle-eastern literature and Mediterranean literature, postcolonial women writers.

Throughout the Cultural Studies MRes programme from the University of Nottingham you'll develop your knowledge of cultural studies, learn to apply cultural studies approaches to contemporary social, political and cultural phenomena.

The Cultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in Africa program of the Sapienza University of Rome is aimed at the study of the Mediterranean and the Asian region of the Near and Middle East (including Egypt).

Turn a passion for culture into management expertise with NEOMA’s MSc Cultural & Creative Industries. Explore production, marketing, digitalisation, cultural policy and intellectual property across music, film, publishing, performing arts and visual arts through projects and immersive experiences.

The Mediterranean Archaeology program of the Sapienza University of Rome has the primary objective of extending the educational offer of the archaeological area of ​​the Department of Ancient Sciences to international users.

The Global Studies program of the University of Iceland is a multi-disciplinary program that provides students with theoretical knowledge of various global processes. Students become familiar with research topics such as migration, development, global health, environmental issues and multiculturalism.

Language and Intercultural Communication from University of Gothenburg combines high-level skills in languages with intercultural communication and gives the student access to a broad labour market. The programme starts each autumn semester.

The international and interdisciplinary Dependency and Slavery Studies program at University of Bonn is an international and interdisciplinary master’s degree program designed for a study period of four semesters.  It is taught entirely in English and aimed at students with a focus on or interest in the fields of history, material and/or social sciences

The M.S. Program in Conservation of Cultural Heritage from METU Middle East Technical University is aimed at training graduate students with specialized skills for the conservation and preservation of historic monuments and sites. 

How can museums deal with collections from colonial pasts? What role does religious heritage play in a secular society? And how is heritage used by minorities to protect their traditions? This Heritage and Religion programme is offered at University of Groningen.

The aim of the Migration and Intercultural Relations program from Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is to provide state of the art education in theoretical concepts, empirical methods and transdisciplinary approaches to migration studies.

The University of Lincoln offers a Master of Arts (MA) by Research in Media and Cultural Studies (Research). This postgraduate programme can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time across two years. Students engage in independent research under the guidance of experienced supervisors, enriching their academic journey in a dynamic environment.

The Yasar University offers a degree in Culture and Arts Administration. The world of artistic creation does not aim to meet the satisfaction of the consumers in the first place, moreover, it challenges the audience.

The MSt in Syriac Studies at University of Oxford is a one-year taught degree. It has been designed to give students experience in reading and interpreting a wide range of Syriac texts, from a choice of genres and in all the major scripts, as well as a broad knowledge of Syriac literature and history, and an ability to use key research tools. 

The Arts and Cultural Management M.Sc. at the University of Lincoln is a one-year, full-time programme designed for creative professionals. This public study mode course focuses on entrepreneurialism and industry connections, helping students develop essential leadership skills within the global cultural sector.

Bogazici University's Critical and Cultural Studies Master of Arts (MA) program, provided by Bogazici University, delves into the intricacies of culture and critical theory, preparing students to engage with complex social and cultural issues.

Communication and Intercultural Studies from University of Bucharest is offered by the Faculty of Philosophy via the UNESCO Chair in Interculturality, Good Governance and Sustainable Development . 

The master's program in Human Geography - Globalisation, Media and Culture at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz focuses on renegotiating geographical relations between culture and society in the course of globalization processes.

This Religion in the Public Sphere programme at Leibniz University Hannover focuses on the current debate concerning “religion” in various areas of the public sphere. Geographically, the emphasis is initially on Europe, leading to subsequent international comparisons.