Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (Erasmus Mundus International Master)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Erasmus Mundus International Master's program explores contemporary issues in the global art and cultural heritage market. Combining theory and practice, it equips students with skills in managing and analyzing complex cultural and commercial environments. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the A&CH sector, including museum curation, cultural heritage management, and art market analysis. The program fosters critical understanding, expertise, and international mobility, empowering students to navigate the dynamic and growing field of art and cultural heritage.
Program Outline
Master of Arts in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (Erasmus Mundus International Master)
Degree Overview
Overview:
This two-year, full-time Erasmus Mundus International Master's program investigates contemporary issues influencing the global art and cultural heritage (A&CH) market. Utilizing historical, theoretical, and experiential models, the program aims to equip students with the skills needed to navigate this dynamic and growing field.
Objectives:
- Foster critical understanding of contemporary A&CH market issues.
- Develop expertise in historical, theoretical, and practice-based approaches.
- Enhance skills in managing and analyzing complex cultural and commercial environments.
- Equip graduates to work effectively within diverse institutions and across international contexts.
Outline
Program Structure:
- Two-year program with mobility periods across partner universities.
- Combines core and elective courses, lectures, seminars, and guest lectures.
- Includes opportunities for work placements and independent research.
- Culminates in the dissertation and multiple degree award from four consortium universities.
Core Courses:
- Semester 1: Arts Management and Markets, Art Markets: Structure and Dynamics, Cultural Entrepreneurship, Management Foundations
- Semester 2: Collecting and the Art Market or Managing the Cultural Heritage of the Future, Collecting and Heritage Histories, Project Methodology, Art Law and Digitalisation or Museum and Heritage Law and CSR and Cultural Heritage
- Semester 3: Economics of Heritage or Tourism & Heritage, Cultural Economics Perspective and Research Workshop, Social Sciences, Economics of Cultural Heritage or Economics of Cultural Tourism
- Semester 4: Independent study and dissertation
Optional Courses:
- A variety of electives focusing on specific aspects of the A&CH field.
- Offered by each partner university in Lisbon, Paris, and Rotterdam.
- Include topics like Art, Museum and Heritage Law, Appraisal and Evaluation, Museums in Context, and Cultural Sociology of Tourism.
Summer School:
- Optional two-week summer school in Years 1 and 2.
- Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute.
Winter School:
- TATA Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai.
- Focus on museums, heritage, art markets, and cultural tourism in India.
Assessment
Assessment Methods:
- Varied assessments depending on the course and module.
- May include essays, presentations, exams, project work, and dissertations.
- Based on learning outcomes and objectives of the program.
- Consider understanding, critical thinking, research skills, and communication.
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and independent research.
- Blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Online and face-to-face learning components.
- Work placements offer real-world experience.
Faculty:
- Leading academics and practitioners from various A&CH disciplines.
- Expertise in art history, art markets, law, business, and cultural heritage management.
- International and diverse faculty team representing multiple institutions.
Unique Approach:
- Interdisciplinary curriculum combining arts, humanities, and social sciences.
- Focus on global perspectives and international mobility.
- Integration of theory and practice through work placements and case studies.
- Collaborative learning environment with students from various backgrounds.
Careers
Career Prospects:
- Graduates are equipped to work in diverse roles within the global A&CH sector.
- Potential positions include museum curator, cultural heritage manager, art market analyst, or consultant.
- Graduates can work in public institutions, private companies, or independent organizations.
- Further study in PhD programs is also a viable option.
Other
- The program is designed for students with diverse backgrounds and specialisms in arts, law, business, and related fields.
- Students develop a comprehensive skill set and experience to operate at strategic levels within the A&CH sector.
Conclusion
This Erasmus Mundus Master's program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain expertise in managing art and cultural heritage in today's global market. With its interdisciplinary approach, international mobility, and strong faculty network, the program equips graduates to navigate the complexities of this dynamic field and forge successful careers in the art and cultural heritage world.
Tuition fees for 2024-25 IntM Fees for the 2 year programme: UK/EU and non-EU programme countries Full time fee: £9,000 per annum or €10,178 per annum All other countries Full time fee: £18,060 per annum or €20,423 per annum The fees charged to students reflect the fee and funding regime established by the European Commission in respect of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree programmes. This means that, for this programme, fees paid by Programme Country students (EU, EEA [Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein] and ERASMUS associated countries [Turkey, FYR Macedonia, Serbia]) are the same as those paid by UK students. The fees listed here cover tuition only. As the programme contains various mobility periods, students will need to cover their own airfares between each chosen partner. Deposits All applicants are required to pay a deposit of £1000 within four weeks of an offer being made.
