This specialisation covers three main areas of restitution debates:
- illicit trade and looted objects in the contexts of archeology;
- World War II; and
- the colonial past.
Through various courses and an internship the students are prepared for work in the field of Restitution Studies, combining academic reflection and extensive knowledge with relevant, practice-based skills. We expect students to have a background in archaeology, art history, history or another relevant Bachelor's.
In this video, programme director Arnold Witte and curator Laurien de Gelder explain the relevance and urgence of the Restitution Studies specialisation.
Study programme
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Heritage & Memory TheoryPeriod 16
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Looted Objects and RestitutionPeriod 16
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Who owns the Past?Period 2Period 312
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Methode en praktijk van herkomst- en restitutieonderzoekPeriod 26
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Elective: Provenience & Provenance: archeologisch erfgoed en herkomst*Period 46
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Elective: Archief: van instrument tot object. Herkomstonderzoek en archieven*Period 46
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Elective: Paleogafie & digital humanities*Period 46
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Thesis / final projectPeriod 512
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Preparation & start internshipPeriod 66
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Internship including seminarPeriod 1Period 224
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ThesisPeriod 36
* In block 4 (and 5) of the first year, you choose 12 EC of elective courses. The courses mentioned are recommended, but you are free to choose other courses as well.
Application and admission
If you wish to pursue this specialisation, the regular application and admission procedure for the Master's in Heritage and Memory Studies applies. In the application form, please indicate that you intend to do the Restitution Studies specialisation.