Cultural History and Heritage Utrecht University

Overview

The Master Cultural History and Heritage is a cross-fertilization of theory and practice, of pioneering cultural-historical research and accessible public history, of academic knowledge and today’s societal challenges. In short: a unique combination of cultural history and heritage.

During the Master you might go from present dates on the position of historical museums in a postcolonial society, to the history of nineteenth-century sexuality, back again to the influence of mass media on democracies in the first half of the twentieth century. This depends on how you assemble your programme.

Theory and practice: internship and thesis

Central to our Master is the combination of academic theory and societal practice. That is why an internship is a mandatory part of the programme. Many of our students have done their internships at leading institutions such as museums, heritage agencies, and research institutes. You can also opt for a research internship, in which you work together with researchers from Utrecht University in ground-breaking research projects, or an internship abroad.

After graduation

Students emerge from the programme with skills in history, in analysis and writing, and with professional work experience. Our attention to public history and heritage has helped many graduates find jobs in these fields. Other students put our training to good use in a variety of fields from foreign policy and and diplomatic work to journalism and the corporate world.