Overview

With the master’s programme in Arts and Heritage - Policy, Management and Education offered by Maastricht University you will develop insights into these key concepts and how their meaning has changed throughout history. You will evaluate and debate issues related to appreciation, interpretation, use, management and policy. The programme will also teach you academic skills and professional skills in the practical organisation and development of artistic projects in the context of cultural management.

You will study the time-, place- and group-dependent definitions of art, culture and cultural heritage, and you will learn how these differences translate into different cultural practices. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of cultural policy, conservation, management, marketing, interpretation, presentation and education in arts and heritage.

Students at Arts and Heritage - Policy, Management and Education offered by Maastricht University you will gain insights into different scientific approaches to these cultural practices and you will be familiarised with the most important theories, concepts and research methods from:

art history

history

museology

cultural sociology

economics of arts and culture

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Entering the Field

Researching Arts and Culture

Arts and Audiences

Culture and Economy

Heritage and Society

Culture and Economy

Arts and Audiences

Heritage and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

Dutch, English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Education Area & Cultural Studies Social Policy View 12 other Masters in Social Policy in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements:

Submit proof of your bachelor's or master's degree,

Submit your curriculum vitae,

Write a letter of motivation,

Demonstrate proficiency in English.

Besides the general requirements:

A recent passport picture

A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified diploma

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 EUR / year

≈ 21500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands

700 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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