Master in Arts and Culture

Tuition is 19,300 USD per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Apr 1, 2027.

The Master in Arts and Culture at Leiden University is a one-year program for students passionate about art history and museum studies, offering specializations in Art History and Museum Studies.

The curriculum explores the history, methods, and theories of art history and museology, with electives allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests, and includes critical theory, world art studies, and object studies.

Graduates can pursue careers as Museum Curator, Art Historian, Cultural Manager, and Exhibition Designer, often finding employment in museums, galleries, cultural institutions, and educational organizations.