Managing Art and Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa)

Is this the programme you're looking for?

Are you interested in exploring the markets behind the art and cultural heritage sector? And are you looking for an international Master’s programme that allows you to study at various European universities? If so, the two-year Erasmus Mundus International Master’s in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa) is the programme for you!
 

The study programme in a nutshell

The Erasmus Mundus International Master’s in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa) is a collaboration between five European universities: the University of Glasgow, the Institut d’Etudes Supérieures des Arts in Paris, the University of Lisbon and the University Institute of Lisbon, and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Over the course of two years, you will explore issues that influence the market for art and cultural heritage. The programme covers both the social, historical, cultural and physical contexts of culture and heritage – past, present and future – as well as critical methodologies.

What you will learn

• The combination of theory and practice will enhance your understanding of social, economic, legal and cultural issues affecting the arts and cultural heritage sectors with first-hand experience of contexts as diverse as museums, heritage sites, auction houses, dealers, and foundations.
• You will explore contemporary issues affecting the market for art and cultural heritage using historical, theoretical and experiential models.
• Due to the pedagogical design, you will be exposed to a broad range of teaching, learning and assessment formats including lectures, discussion-oriented seminars, work placements, project-based teamwork, and e-learning.
• The programme includes an optional summer and winter school and possibilities to learn a new language.
• Successful students will be awarded a multiple degree by all consortium partners.

Is this the right programme for you?

The MAGMa Master’s specialisation is for you if you’re interested in exploring the markets behind the art and cultural heritage sector. Using historical, theoretical and practical models, you’ll be trained as a professional in the field of art and cultural heritage and will learn the skills needed to work in a complex and globally expanding field. All this takes place in an international environment across various universities.

Career opportunities after graduation

The integration of academic theory with practice across an interdisciplinary curriculum provides you with a broad skill set and experiences that makes you an informed professional capable of operating at strategic levels in the art and cultural and heritage sector, both public and private, or in academia.