Digital Cultural Heritage The Cyprus Institute

Overview

The Digital Cultural Heritage degree program offered at The Cyprus Institute goal is to prepare students for careers as scientists and experts in Cultural Heritage with a strong background in the use of digital tools and scientific methods. Graduates of the program will be competitive to pursue work in the private or public sectors of Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, History and Art Architecture, Museum Studies or the Study, Rehabilitation and Management of the Historical Structured Environment.

Key Facts

Overall, digital technologies have become indispensable in the wider field of Heritage Sciences and Cultural Studies with relevant digital data being produced rapidly by both public (archaeological and cultural organizations) and private entities (museums, cultural institutions) of the wider area. The Digital Cultural Heritage MSc course will offer a unique interdisciplinary approach to critical challenges in Cultural Heritage research, conservation, management and public engagement through the effective use of digital methods and applications. Furthermore, the program places great emphasis on the methods and approaches applied to real problems in the field, in collaboration with key cultural heritage bodies on the island.

• The program’s goal is to prepare students for careers as scientists and experts in Cultural Heritage with a strong background in the use of digital tools and scientific methods. Graduates of the program will be competitive to pursue work in the private or public sectors of Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, History and Art Architecture, Museum Studies or the Study, Rehabilitation and Management of the Historical Structured Environment.
• Qualified students may continue on to a PhD, which offers generous financial support options.

Accreditation

All programs of study that are provided by The Cyprus Institute Graduate School are accredited by The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) which is the competent authority responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus.