Heritage and Memory Studies (Heritage Studies)
Across the world, heritage practices and memory acts are seen as a cornerstone of cultural identity, a resource for more sustainable living environments, urban and rural spaces, buildings, monuments, intangible forms of everyday culture and a universal right to cultural expression. This Master's programme is committed to the analysis of the remnants and narratives of the past in the present, as well as of the remaking of pasts into heritage, memory and material culture.
💡A five-month internship bridges theory and practice
The programme integrates all branches of research focusing on problematising, conceptualising and analysing heritage and memory acts, the material and intangible remains of the past, the reciprocal relations between objects and meanings, and the dynamics of memory from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives: concept-oriented, object-oriented and user-oriented approaches.
Tailored to your interests including the focus on ‘Looted Objects and Restitution’
Learning on the ground
Practical experience
Unique combination of heritage and memory
I find the programme very appealing because it is very varied and leaves plenty of room to investigate the practical side of heritage studies.Anna de Wit, student Heritage and Memory Studies Read the interview
Is Heritage and Memory Studies right for you?
- You are keen to critically analyse the dynamics of heritage and memory: how and what is remembered and narrated about the past changes through time, depending on people’s needs.
- You have a strong interest in the societal and political issues in the uses of the past in the present.
- You look forward to gaining experience in both academic research and heritage practice.
- You are eager to contribute to critical rethinking of the preservation, management or presentation of tangible or intangible heritage and memorial practices.
- You want to engage with art/architectural history, cultural anthropology, cultural history, cultural theory, sociology, social geography and archaeology.
In this video the teacher and student of this Master’s explain in about 5 minutes how this programme is structured and what you will learn.
Degree certificate
Heritage and Memory Studies is part of the accredited Master's programme in Heritage Studies. After successful completion of the programme, you will obtain a legally recognised Master’s degree in Heritage Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).
- Degree programme
- MA
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 90 ECTS ECTS, 18 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 60835
- Location
- University Quarter