Master in Arts and Heritage

MasterPostgraduateArts & Heritage

About This Programme

A two-year English-taught Master in arts and heritage with museum, archaeology and art-market concentrations, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Course Highlights

Three concentrations: Museum and Curatorial Studies, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Art Market.
Combines theory, applied research and professional practice.
Professional internship and dissertation in the final semester.
Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

What You'll Study

A two-year English-taught Master combining advanced theory, applied research and professional practice in art history, archaeology and heritage, with three concentrations. The final semester is a professional internship and dissertation; awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Year 1 (Master 1)

Art History and Archaeology I
Heritage, Sites, Museums and Collections I
Art History and Archaeology II
Art History and Archaeology III
Heritage, Sites, Museums and Collections II
Administration and Management
French for Art Historians and Archaeologists

Year 2 (Master 2)

Heritage, Sites, Museums and Collections III
Chosen concentration courses (Museum and Curatorial Studies, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, or Art Market)
French for Art Historians and Archaeologists
Concentration internship, application seminar and dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree (second-class honours / CGPA around 3.0).

English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 79, or native-English study of three years; English-medium degrees are exempt.

Selective admission based on academic merit.

Careers

Leads to careers in museums, curation, archaeology, cultural heritage, the art market and cultural diplomacy.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Programme Details

Award

Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS

Start Date

September (annual intake)

Typical Offer

Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Arts & Heritage

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 83,200/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.

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Next intakes

Sep

What You'll Study

Year 1 (Master 1)

Art History and Archaeology I
Heritage, Sites, Museums and Collections I
Art History and Archaeology II
Art History and Archaeology III
Heritage, Sites, Museums and Collections II
Administration and Management
French for Art Historians and Archaeologists

Year 2 (Master 2)

Heritage, Sites, Museums and Collections III
Chosen concentration courses (Museum and Curatorial Studies, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, or Art Market)
French for Art Historians and Archaeologists
Concentration internship, application seminar and dissertation