24 monthsProgramme duration
13,000 EURTuition Fee/year
Aug, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anthropology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Aarhus University's MA in Sustainable Heritage Management provides students with the theoretical insight and practical skills to meet the complex demands of contemporary heritage work. This interdisciplinary programme prepares you to assess, develop, and sustain cultural and natural heritage across diverse contexts. You will engage with critical heritage theory, ethics, and real-world practices through coursework, collaborative projects, and have the opportunity to undertake field work.
Based on learnings from the fields of archaeology, anthropology, geography, museology, and more, the programme enables you to address heritage as both a cultural resource and a field of global significance.
The teaching is closely tied to the internationally recognised Moesgaard Museum, offering hands-on experience and a vibrant academic environment. Whether you're interested in museum work, policy development, or heritage consultancy, this programme allows you to specialise whilst gaining a strong foundation in sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and heritage management.
Career:
Graduates of Sustainable Heritage Management are qualified for roles in museums, archives, cultural institutions, heritage consultancies, planning and development agencies, NGOs, and government. Some pursue PhDs or work internationally.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anthropology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Aarhus University's MA in Sustainable Heritage Management provides students with the theoretical insight and practical skills to meet the complex demands of contemporary heritage work. This interdisciplinary programme prepares you to assess, develop, and sustain cultural and natural heritage across diverse contexts. You will engage with critical heritage theory, ethics, and real-world practices through coursework, collaborative projects, and have the opportunity to undertake field work.
Based on learnings from the fields of archaeology, anthropology, geography, museology, and more, the programme enables you to address heritage as both a cultural resource and a field of global significance.
The teaching is closely tied to the internationally recognised Moesgaard Museum, offering hands-on experience and a vibrant academic environment. Whether you're interested in museum work, policy development, or heritage consultancy, this programme allows you to specialise whilst gaining a strong foundation in sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and heritage management.
Career:
Graduates of Sustainable Heritage Management are qualified for roles in museums, archives, cultural institutions, heritage consultancies, planning and development agencies, NGOs, and government. Some pursue PhDs or work internationally.
Admission Requirements
1. International and other qualifications
This section is relevant for you, if you have:
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution outside of Denmark or
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a Danish institution, which does not ensure you a 'Legal right of admission´ or 'Direct admission'.
2. Legal right of admission
3. Direct admission
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