MA in Cultural Heritage Studies

The goal of the program is to prepare professionals capable of preserving, managing, and promoting cultural heritage in an increasingly globalised world. Combining cultural history and theory with practical knowledge of heritage management, project management, law, marketing, and cultural mediation, the programme equips students with the interdisciplinary skills needed to work in heritage institutions, public administration, cultural organisations, and the private sector. Students gain expertise in archaeological, built, material, intangible, and digital heritage, as well as in the methods and best practices for their preservation and communication.

Head of program: Dr. Adrián Bene


Degree
MA Degree in Specialist of Cultural Heritage Studies
Duration of Training
4 semesters, 2 year

Language
English
Intake
Fall

Deadline of Application

Next Starting Date
Fees
Tuition fee: Tuition fee for non-EU students 2500 EUR /sem.
Tuition fee for EU students 1900 EUR /sem.

Application fee: EUR 140
Registration fee: -
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This program offers a comprehensive understanding of cultural history and cultural theory, enabling students to safeguard cultural heritage, communicate its values, and contribute to its preservation and sustainable management. In addition to theoretical and practical expertise in history, culture, cultural mediation, and adult education, professionals in this field require competencies in legal frameworks, project management, and marketing. The multidisciplinary nature of the programme addresses these needs by providing students with a comprehensive and integrated skill set.

Career opportunities

The programme equips students with the interdisciplinary skills needed to work in heritage institutions, public administration, cultural organisations, and the private sector. Students gain expertise in archaeological, built, material, intangible, and digital heritage, as well as in the methods and best practices for their preservation and communication.

Discipline
Human and Social Sciences
Academic Level/Type
Master

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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The interview takes around 10-15 minutes. During this interview our colleagues are going to ask questions about your motivation and interests. The main goal of this discussion is to learn more about your language knowledge, personal skills and scientific interest – to be able to make the right decision to help our multicultural and open-minded community and academic integrity.

 

For a successful application please follow the steps below:

  1. To apply, click on the Apply Now button, and start your application.
  2. Register on our application site, fill the application form, upload the necessary documents and submit your application!
  3. After you have submitted your application, you are going to receive information on the further steps.
  4. If we received your application fee, we are going to start the evaluation of your application.

The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:

  • Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of diploma and transcripts showing satisfactory completion of BA
  • Europass CV in English
  • Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
  • Copy of valid passport or national ID
  • Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
    • vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
    • HEP A/B/C test*
    • HIV test*
    • Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
  • Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
  • Official copy of the following language exam certificates:  
  • Entrance Exam (personally or via Skype)

*Please note: tests have to be taken within a year!

(Fall) 1st semester
Academic Writting and Presentation Skills
Cultural Anthropology
Legal Regulation of Cultural Heritage
Research methodology
Cultural History of Europe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
(Spring) 2nd semester
Theory and Practice of Digital Cultural Heritage
Lifelong Learning in Heritage Sites
Cultural Heritage Management
Museum Studies
Cultural Heritage, International Processes, and Practice in Hungary
Intangible Cultural Heritage
(Fall) 3rd semester
Cultural and Archaeological Heritage Protection
Internship Seminar
Sustainable Heritage Tourism
Professional Communication Training
International Cultural Projects, Project Management
Cultural Policies, Intsitutations and Organizations in the European Union
(Spring) 4th semester
Cultural Marketing
Databases and IT in Heritage Management
Trends in Cultural Consumption - Cultural Preferences Nowadays
Library and Archive Studies

If you have any questions about the programme, please contact:

Mr. Adrián BENE PhD
Head of the program
Email: bene.adrian@pte.hu 

 

If you have questions related to the application process or administrative staff, please contact:

Ms. Vanda BŐCZIN-SIRKECI
International coordinator
Phone: +36 30 186-1686
E-mail: foreign.humanities@pte.hu