60 EC international Master of Arts in Applied Museum & Heritage Studies

The programme is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to conduct socially engaged interventions in the international museum and heritage field. You will study how current societal transitions have an impact on and can be impacted by museum and heritage work. Based on real questions and real situations, you will discuss and conceptualise exhibitions, educational programmes, policies and community projects as cultural interventions in an ever-changing world. In line with current global developments, the three main themes running throughout the programme are sustainability, inclusivity and digitality.

The programme aims to give (future) museum and heritage professionals the knowledge and skills needed to help the sector, ranging from small grassroots organisations to well-established institutions, to fulfil their societal goals by means of meaningful interventions. Our graduates are to take (international) positions, as project leaders, section heads or as (independent) advisors, on the basis of their integrated vision on cultural heritage, ethics and societal issues. We expect our students to have relevant work experience within the sector or otherwise. 

Reinwardt Academy is a renowned school of cultural heritage in the centre of Amsterdam. It is within walking distance of both innovative community projects and internationally respected institutions. The city is a major creative hub and an important heritage site in its own right. Moreover, the historic city of Amsterdam has a large student population and one of the highest densities of museums in the world. There is no better place to prepare yourself for the next step in your career as a museum or heritage professional.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive the title Master of Arts (MA). The programme has been duly accredited by the accreditation organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO, CROHO-code: 49150).