128 Master's in Museum Studies in Europe

The Heritage Management course delivered by Queen Mary University of London is designed to create future heritage sector leaders with the ability to address the managerial, intellectual, cultural, social and technical challenges of maintaining cultural heritage sites.

The MAMA - Master in Arts Management and Administration from SDA Bocconi School of Management is a full-time 1-year program in English, offering 70 ECTS/CFU credits, designed for talented students from all over the world, with international vocation profiles and a passion for the arts. 

The Contemporary Museology and Museum Communication programme from Università IULM - Milan designed for those interested in acquiring expertise in contemporary museology and the interlinkages between museum and heritage as well in new media and museum communication.  

Curating programme of The Courtauld Institute of Art  offers an unmatched opportunity to immerse yourself in the theory and practice of curating in a unique scholarly and professional context.

The Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique, two-year Dual Master's programme designed to train the curators and (museum) researchers of the future. The programme is offered jointly by the UvA, the VU University and leading museums in the Netherlands (a.o. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Abbe Museum).

The Museum Cultures with Collections Management (Part-time) programme at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an M.A. degree. This course spans two years and is designed for those interested in exploring museum studies alongside practical collections management. Classes are held in the evenings, allowing for flexible attendance while gaining valuable insights into the museum sector.

The Master in Conservation and Restoration from Universidade Nova de Lisboa helps you become a professional with the necessary knowledge, tools, training and understanding to act independently in the field of cultural heritage preservation for the benefit of present and future generations.

Are you interested in the profession of curator? And are you looking for a programme that offers the practical experience necessary to pursue a successful curatorial career? Then apply to our Curatorial Studies programme from University of Groningen!

The Curating Art and Cultures course is a two-year programme is a unique, two-year programme offered jointly by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam (UvA), and leading museums and cultural institutions in the Netherlands. 

The master’s programme in Art History and Museum Studies at Leiden University is uniquely positioned at the intersection of Art History and Museum Studies. Informed by leading interdisciplinary research, this degree provides you with a strong academic foundation for a variety of careers in museums, galleries and heritage institutions.

The Museum and Heritage Studies programme at the University of St Andrews is for those looking to start a career in museum or gallery work, or for a mid-career change. Covers museums, galleries and heritage facilities, and includes collections care, exhibition planning and design, decolonial practice, environmental sustainability, and digital theory and practice.

The Cultural and Heritage Management programme at the University of Lincoln is a master level course designed for the public sector. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time degree focuses on leadership, digital heritage, and social justice, preparing students for professional roles in the global cultural sector.

The M.Sc. in World Heritage Management and Conservation at University College Dublin is a professional programme delivered on campus. This one-year, full-time course provides essential expertise in protecting natural and cultural assets. It is designed for those seeking to excel in global heritage site management.

Designed for University College London (UCL) students wishing to pursue a career in the practice of heritage conservation, this Conservation for Archaeology and Museums programme consists of one year's training at the Institute of Archaeology, with an emphasis on developing practical experience under specialist guidance in the conservation laboratories.

This Curating Collections and Heritage course offered by University of Brighton has been developed in partnership with the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove in response to current priorities within the museums and heritage sector.

The Global Heritage Management programme offered by The University of Manchester is a dynamic, interdisciplinary programme designed for those passionate about shaping the future of heritage practice and theory.

The Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology from the University of Oxford acts as a terminal degree but will also prepare you for doctoral research by introducing a wide range of theories and perspectives on museum anthropology, visual anthropology, and material culture theory, as well as practical field- and museum-based research methodologies.

The MA Museum Cultures at Birkbeck, University of London is a comprehensive programme designed to explore the complexities of museums and their cultural significance. This course can be pursued either full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with classes held on campus during evenings to accommodate various schedules.

The Museum Studies MLitt at the University of Aberdeen is a professional master programme delivered on campus over 12 or 24 months. This public study mode course integrates theoretical museum research with practical curatorial experience, utilising the university’s extensive and significant museum collections.

The MSc in Cultural and Creative Communication at the University of Aberdeen offers a comprehensive exploration of the cultural and creative sectors. This full-time or part-time programme can be completed in 12 or 24 months, providing students with the skills to engage with cultural industries effectively.