Managing Art and Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa)

Is this the programme you're looking for?

Are you looking for an international master that explores the social, historical, cultural and physical contexts of past, present and future cultural sites as well as critical methodologies? Then the two-year Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa) is the programme for you!

The study programme in a nutshell

The Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa) aims to explore contemporary issues affecting the market for art and cultural heritage. Using historical, theoretical and experiential models, you will be better equipped as a professional in the field of arts and cultural heritage with the skills needed to work within a highly complex and growing field worldwide.

The programme brings together a consortium of five European universities: University of Glasgow, Institut d’Etudes Supérieures des Arts in Paris, University of Lisbon and University Institute of Lisbon, and Erasmus University Rotterdam to deliver a unique interdisciplinary and coherent approach to the art & cultural heritage field. Each university brings world-leading expertise in key aspects of collections history, the art market, art and heritage law and cultural heritage management and economics.

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.

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.