Master in Liturgical Musical Heritage

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The Master in Liturgical Musical Heritage at the University of Barcelona is a one-year degree for students who want to specialize in managing liturgical heritage. This master's degree helps students gain knowledge in musicology, cultural management, and archive studies.

The curriculum includes hands-on components like handling archives and studying cultural resources. Students learn about musicology and develop skills in resource management. The program is taught in English and requires a bachelor's degree to apply.

Graduates can work as Music Conservatory Directors, Cultural Heritage Managers, or Musicologists. They can also find jobs in libraries, archives, and museums, or work as Choral Conductors or Organists in churches and cathedrals.