Heritage, culture and contemporary meaning – that's Cultural Heritage Development The Master's programme in Cultural Heritage Development is designed to prepare highly qualified professionals in humanities with expertise in cultural heritage, ready to unlock heritage potential and drive social transformation in Europe and beyond.
If you are concerned about:
How cultural heritage shapes public life, identity, and contemporary society,
How to use research and creative tools to make a meaningful contribution to heritage preservation and development,
How to propose and implement cultural projects addressing social, political, economic, and environmental challenges,
then this study programme fits your interests.
What does the programme offer?
Innovative vision of cultural heritage — develop competencies to unlock the social, economic, and cultural potential of heritage.
Practical orientation — the program emphasizes real-world projects, ensuring practical skills for successful careers in governmental, private, and international organizations.
Flexible learning format — evening classes and online modules allow comfortable integration of studies with professional life.
Experience in Europe’s cultural capitals — direct exploration and analysis of heritage-development approaches in leading European cultural centers.
Experimental project laboratory — combine theoretical research with practice, realizing your own creative and entrepreneurial projects.
International academic environment — study and collaborate in an atmosphere that meets high European standards.
International exchange opportunities — access to Erasmus+, OSUN, DAAD, Bard College Network, and lectures by professors from leading universities in Europe and the USA.
Realization of individual research — personalized support for your research initiatives and projects in culture and heritage studies.
What is unique about the programme?
The Cultural Heritage Development programme:
Functions as a dynamic laboratory for research and projects.
Brings together museums, architecture, traditions, memory and identity conflicts, newly recognized cultural values with contemporary art and digital transformations.
Supports each student’s unique focus while fostering collaborative approaches to understanding and addressing complex heritage issues.
Combines research with practical project development and implementation.
Program Curriculum
The Cultural Heritage Development program offers Part-time session-based format, featuring evening live online classes, active engagement with instructors, a flexible schedule, strong academic community support, and final on-campus assessment.
About the program
Academic Degree: Master of Humanities
Language of Instruction: English
Study Program Code: 6211NX065
Mode of Study: Part-time, session-based format
Start: October 1, 2026
Tuition Fees (per semester): €1570 for Belarus citizens and residents, €2120 for International Students
Scholarships: 100% tuition waivers available. Click for details
Application submission: from April 7 to August 9, 2026
Potential Career
Graduates of the Cultural Heritage Development programme at EHU will be prepared for careers as:
Curators — organizing and managing exhibitions and cultural projects in museums, galleries, and cultural centers.
Researchers and content creators — conducting research and producing academic and popular-science publications.
Independent experts and consultants — evaluating and advising on cultural project implementation.
Cultural startup managers — creating and managing entrepreneurial projects in the cultural sector.
Tour guides and interpreters — developing and conducting cultural and tourism programs.
PR and SMM managers — promoting cultural and creative projects across social media and digital platforms.
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in master's programs is conducted without entrance exams, based on a motivational interview and confirmation of English language proficiency (B2 level or higher).
Enrollment in master’s programs is conducted without entrance exams, based on a motivational interview and confirmation of English language proficiency (B2 level or higher).