Programme Overview
Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa) offers you the unique opportunity to study at five European Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) over two years and gain a multiple masters degree. It is recognised by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM).
Why Choose MAGMa?
- A consortium of five European Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach to the art and cultural heritage field.
- World-leading expertise in collections history, the art market, art and heritage law, and cultural heritage management and economics is provided by each HEI.
- Combines historical, theoretical, and practice-based models to equip professionals with the skills to navigate the complex international art and cultural heritage sector.
- Built-in mobility within Europe and beyond, with opportunities for work placements in public and private art and cultural institutions.
- Guest lectures from leading academics and professionals in the art market, museums, and heritage organisations.
- The chance to attend Summer or Winter Schools in partnership with institutions like the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Glasgow.
Degree Certificates & Accreditation
Graduates of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets receive a multiple degree. This comprises four postgraduate certificates, awarded by all five institutions in the MAGMa consortium.
- International Master in Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (University of Glasgow)
- Master of Arts in Art Markets (Iscte in association with Universidade de Lisboa)
- Certificate of Completion, Cultural Project Administrator (IESA Arts and Culture)
- Master of Arts in Arts and Culture Studies - Specialization: Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
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Career Prospects
This programme is tailored for students from a wide range of backgrounds and specialisms—such as art and cultural history, art market studies, law, and business—who are interested in understanding how the global art and cultural heritage sector operates and can be effectively managed.
The integration of academic theory with practical experience across an interdisciplinary curriculum equips graduates with a broad skill set and diverse experiences. This prepares them to operate at strategic levels within the public and private art, cultural, and heritage sectors, or to pursue further academic study.
Got Questions?
Watch our previous live Q&A to hear staff and current students discuss their experiences and answer some frequently asked questions.