Overview
Objectives
Generic objectives defined for the History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture programme of the University of Porto are:
- To provide postgraduate training in Artistic Heritage and Visual Culture, to a design which combines the teaching / learning contents taught with a section that is designed to provide students with professional tools and experience;
- To promote the practice of research, encouraging student autonomy in their academic career;
- To provide advanced training in the visual arts focused on the analysis of artistic production and its creative processes and reception in its diachronically;
- To prepare professionals with a solid understanding of the heritage, with capacity to act in their conservation, dissemination and enjoyment, as well as to promote critical knowledge of various contemporary artistic expressions.
Professional Abilities
Intended learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and competences) to be developed by the students:
With this program, students are expected to:
- Obtain a solid theoretical background in the fields of Art History, Heritage Studies and Visual Culture;
- Produce creative Dissertations, Internship Reports and Projects anchored in contemporary discussions and practices of their field of study;
- Be able to lead fundamental and applied research programs, either in their area of expertise, and in the interface between Art History, Heritage and Visual Culture;
- Obtain skills for scientific communication and the practice of professions framework of the History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture;
- May play consultancy roles in institutions, businesses and other public and private organizations in the areas of Art History, Heritage and Visual Culture;
- Become active agents in social mobilization for intervention and heritage fruition as well as for the safeguarding and promotion of Cultural Heritage.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Project methodology and research
- Studies and Practice in Heritage
- Image and Contexts
- Cultural and Patrimonial Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts History Art History View 3 other Masters in Art History in PortugalAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Holders of a graduate degree (180 ECTS) or legal equivalent;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree obtained as a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the Bologna Program;
- Holders of an academic, scientific of professional curriculum recognized as adequate (Check Diário da República – 2nd Series – no. 95, of 17.05.2007 – Deliberation no. 807.
Tuition Fee
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International
4000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1250 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Porto
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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