Cultural Heritage and Cultural Property Protection

Subjects: Cultural Heritage and Cultural Property Protection,Cultural Property Protection,History

M.A. | Master of Arts

Course description

Cultural Heritage and Cultural Property Protection equips students with essential skills for managing both material and intangible cultural heritage. The course covers the fundamentals of cultural property protection. Students explore theoretical concepts and engage in practical applications related to cultural heritage. In this program, students delve into various study subjects, including the preservation of historical artifacts, the safeguarding of traditions, and the legal frameworks surrounding cultural property. They learn to appreciate the significance of cultural heritage and understand the responsibilities involved in its protection. The curriculum is designed to foster a deep understanding of cultural heritage's value. It emphasizes hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, ensuring students are well-prepared to handle real-world challenges in cultural property protection. By the end of the program, students will have a comprehensive grasp of both the tangible and intangible aspects of cultural heritage. They will be equipped with the skills needed to protect and preserve cultural assets for future generations.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

University entrance qualification or university degree from an English-speaking country or an English-language university degree An undergraduate university degree with at least 50% English Philology (or related subjects) the certificate of an internationally recognized standardized English test taken no more than two years ago, e.g. IELTS with an overall grade of at least 7.0 points, TOEFL iBT with a result of at least 90 points or Cambridge English. Further evidence is possible. If you have a language certificate that is not listed above, please contact us

Qualification Requirements

An above-average degree in a humanities, cultural or social sciences degree program or in degree programs with essentially the same content, for which a standard period of study is set at least three years of study, or a degree recognized as equivalent. When assessing the above-average result, only university final grades of at least 2.3 (ECTS grade: B) can be taken into account. Knowledge of English (C1 GER) The entry requirement for all undergraduate courses at the University of Heidelberg as well as for all German-language master's courses is very good knowledge of German. The required German language skills must be proven before starting your studies.

Document Requirements

certificate of general college entrance University degree certificates and transcript of records Proof of English language skills Applicants must demonstrate English language skills at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). The following documents, among others, are permitted as proof of language skills: University entrance qualification or university degree from an English-speaking country or an English-language university degree An undergraduate university degree with at least 50% English Philology (or related subjects) the certificate of an internationally recognized standardized English test taken no more than two years ago, e.g. IELTS with an overall grade of at least 7.0 points, TOEFL iBT with a result of at least 90 points or Cambridge English. Further evidence is possible. If you have a language certificate that is not listed above, please contact us Letter of motivation and CV