Overview

Throughout this Architecture, Cities, Landscapes - History and Heritage MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will develop a multi-disciplinary analytical approach through the lenses of history and heritage.

History examines why the spatial environment looks and works in particular ways; heritage explores the value and meaning created around space in the present by diverse communities and understands creative approaches to the uses of the past. Thus, during

Career

You will be able to write, advise, and moderate discussions about strategies for restoration, transformation, and even the reuse of abandoned architectural and landscape sites. You are aware of the political aspects of the spatial process and the conservation of heritage sites, and you are therefore well-equipped to work with citizens, spatial designers, planners, board members, politicians, entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers in the field of architecture, planning, heritage and (historical) landscapes.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Deconstructing Heritage in Architecture and Town Planning

Historical Landscapes under Transformation

Climate challenges in the Living Environment

Religious and Cultural Diversity in Urban Landscapes

Planning Heritage in the Participatory Society

Master Thesis Heritage Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Architecture Area & Cultural Studies View 17 other Masters in Architecture in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on a strict selection procedure. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.
The MA Heritage Studies is open to students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in: Archaeology; Art History (with a specialization in Architectural History); Ancient Studies (provided that 60 ECTS is spent on Archaeology); Social Geography (with knowledge of Historical Geography); History (with some specialization in environmental or city-country relations); or Students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following design disciplines: Planning; Architecture; Landscape Architecture; Town planning (preferably with a focus on the history of the built environment or the history of the discipline). If you have an academic Ba in a different field, please contact the course coordinator to discuss your possibilities.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

13920 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13920 EUR per year during 12 months.
National

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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