Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Master

Applied Museum and Heritage Studies

★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for museum and heritage professionals aiming to lead socially engaged interventions; weigh part-time flexibility and extra travel costs against Amsterdam's rich museum ecosystem and UNESCO Chair.
Tuition · Intl
€10,162
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 27
apply by May 27
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
31
DUO ↑3% ↗
Intl. %
60%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
11:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Engaged Professionalism 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.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentOral presentationResearch projectWorking group
About Amsterdam University of the Arts
Amsterdam University of the Arts (Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten) is one of the largest art schools in Europe, offering programs in music, theater, dance, and visual arts.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k

Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree84%
Women among first-years74%
International students60%
Say workload is “just right”74%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 19 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.5
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.6
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-03-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
AHK internal grantsNo AHK grants system for students; very few external excellence-focused grants are available.
Dutch student financing / tuition fee loanFor eligible EU/EEA and qualifying non-EEA students under Dutch student-finance rules.
Internships
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