Career Opportunities
With an integrated vision of cultural heritage, ethics and societal issues gained from this master’s programme, you will be ready to take up a leadership position in the museum and heritage field as a project manager, a section head or an (independent) advisor. This could be at a community organisation, a distinguished national institute or anything in between. The Reinwardt Academy is a well-known name in museum and heritage training and our vast global network will open the doors to many job opportunities.
Whether you are a practitioner in search of theoretical grounding or an academician in need of practical skills to create an impact as a professional, this master’s programme will provide you with opportunities to learn what you need for the next step in your career.
This is what the alumni of our master Applied Museum and Heritage Studies have to say about studying at the Reinwardt:
“Studying at the Reinwardt Academy was incredibly dynamic, intense, and engaging. It unlocked numerous possibilities within the heritage and museum sector. I now feel prepared to explore various interests in the sector, including collection management, education, curation, and project management.”
Kanika Makhija, 2024 graduate, India
"The AMHS master taught me a lot about the practicalities of heritage work: the assignment where we needed to design an intervention for one of Hendrick de Keyser's museums was a fun challenge and asked us to think creatively. My placement gave me a chance to immerse myself in a specific topic and how museum professionals used it in practice"
- Max Trommelen, Cultural historian & Freelance Co-valuating Advisor for National Heritage Agency, Utrecht
"The master’s program has provided me with new friendships, knowledge, and the confidence to excel in my role as a heritage professional. I gained a comprehensive understanding of the importance of community building, participation, heritage, and identity, and how to integrate these elements into societal transitions."
- Melissa van der Lingen, Heritage Researcher & Placemaker, Utrecht
“The programme’s strong foundation in real-world connections with other organizations makes it special. The research placement I did for my master's in Applied Museum and Heritage Studies enabled me to connect with my current employer in a way that might not have happened otherwise. It was also an incredible opportunity to shape my research around actual needs rather than choosing a topic in isolation.”
The Master of AMHS has opened doors to a whole new sector and secured me a job. Before pursuing my master’s in Applied Museum and Heritage Studies, I had little experience in the heritage sector—at least, not enough to qualify for a position fully focused on heritage. This program allowed me to combine my interests in communications, culture, and heritage, leading me to a job that perfectly aligns with all these areas. My job position came as a direct result from the research placement I completed during the program.
Additionally, I formed lasting friendships and professional connections. I continue to meet up with some of my former classmates, sharing both personal and professional interests."
- Vera Santana, Communications & Development Coordinator at Cultural Emergency Response, Amsterdam