Master in History of Art and Museum Studies 24 months Postgraduate Program By Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

51,612 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master in History of Art and Museum Studies offers a diverse approach to the study of History of Art and Archaeology alongside the functions of museums’ management. Students analyse the role of art and heritage in our modern societies through deep analysis of museums’ general organisation, cultural or scientific enhancement methodologies, administration and preservation processes alongside the role of technologies and media. Curators or heritage officers and museums’ professionals give courses from Sorbonne University or Ecole du Louvre in Paris.

Students will learn about collections management, loan and acquisitions processes, exhibition planning and design, communication techniques and educational programmes organised by museums. Students will also develop critical thinking and analysis tools to understand art and archaeological objects from a mediator or researcher perspective.

During the three first three semesters, the programme focuses on a presentation to the history of occidental, oriental and Islamic art and on museums’ management, preservation careers, museography, heritage law and art market. During the fourth and last semester, students participate in a twelve week mandatory internship in France, in one of the prestigious museums to gain a unique and considerable experience.

There are abundant rewarding career opportunities on a regional and global scale in museums, galleries, heritage centers, cultural institutions, art fairs and auction houses with varied areas of expertise ranging from collections and acquisitions, preservation, scientific and cultural programming, exhibition, education and mediation, art publishing and journalism. Graduates can look forward to interesting positions such as Production Managers, Cultural Programmers, Curators, Literature Reviewers, Collection Supervisors, Registrars, Educational Managers, Editorial Managers, Public Policy Advisors and Communication Officers amongst others.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master in History of Art and Museum Studies offers a diverse approach to the study of History of Art and Archaeology alongside the functions of museums’ management. Students analyse the role of art and heritage in our modern societies through deep analysis of museums’ general organisation, cultural or scientific enhancement methodologies, administration and preservation processes alongside the role of technologies and media. Curators or heritage officers and museums’ professionals give courses from Sorbonne University or Ecole du Louvre in Paris.

Students will learn about collections management, loan and acquisitions processes, exhibition planning and design, communication techniques and educational programmes organised by museums. Students will also develop critical thinking and analysis tools to understand art and archaeological objects from a mediator or researcher perspective.

During the three first three semesters, the programme focuses on a presentation to the history of occidental, oriental and Islamic art and on museums’ management, preservation careers, museography, heritage law and art market. During the fourth and last semester, students participate in a twelve week mandatory internship in France, in one of the prestigious museums to gain a unique and considerable experience.

There are abundant rewarding career opportunities on a regional and global scale in museums, galleries, heritage centers, cultural institutions, art fairs and auction houses with varied areas of expertise ranging from collections and acquisitions, preservation, scientific and cultural programming, exhibition, education and mediation, art publishing and journalism. Graduates can look forward to interesting positions such as Production Managers, Cultural Programmers, Curators, Literature Reviewers, Collection Supervisors, Registrars, Educational Managers, Editorial Managers, Public Policy Advisors and Communication Officers amongst others.

Admission requirements

2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

51,612 USD
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International Students

51,612 USD
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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers 10+ undergraduate bachelor programmes covering Humanities, Sciences, Languages, Social sciences, and law delivered by permanent faculty based in Abu Dhabi and Visiting professors. All programmes follow the academic curricula defined in Paris, except for the bachelors specific to the Abu Dhabi campus. However, all programmes offer high quality education and answer the European academic standards. Graduates receive a Parisian bachelor’s degree issued by Sorbonne University in the fields of Humanities and Sciences and by University of Paris in the fields of Law and Economics.

·         For programmes taught in French and for students who are not fluent in French, they can apply for the   Foundation Year in Intensive French .

·         For programmes taught in English, students must show proof of proficiency of the teaching language. Please refer to the brochure of each programme for more information.

·         For the Bachelors in Physics and Mathematics, students may have to apply for the   Foundation Year in Sciences , depending on their level.

·         For the Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Sciences, students may have to apply for the   Foundation Year in Records Management and Archival Sciences , depending on their level.

Learn more about undergraduate admission types here.

The average tuition fees for students at undergraduate level are 215,100 AED.

Full and partial scholarships for international undergraduate students are available. 

International students should submit an application online if they meet the minimum requirements . 

Sorbonne Abu Dhabi offers 15+ masters programmes. These programmes are perfect for graduates and working professionals who want to improve their careers by learning advanced theoretical and practical approaches in their respective fields of study. All masters’ degrees are French degrees and offered by Sorbonne University and University of Paris and recognised in the UAE and worldwide.

Our degree programmes cover 18 (3 semesters) to 24 months (4 semesters) and are taught in the evening and/or on weekends, in consideration of students who intend to combine their studies with work. Our programmes are designed to promote practical learning experience through internships. All postgraduate degree programmes are taught in English, except for the Teaching French as a Foreign Language degree.

Our master’s curriculum is delivered by visiting professors from France and the UAE. All our faculty have achieved worldwide acclaim and impact in their respective fields through lectures, seminars, case studies, and workshops.

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