Kursdetails

The international Master World Heritage Studies provides the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to identify protect manage and present cultural and natural heritage sites. Students are encouraged to question how the World Heritage concept is understood and how it works around the world. The program combines theory and practice involving various academic disciplines such as humanities architecture ecology management tourism marketing and others. It thus emphasizes the connection between culture and nature tangible and intangible cultural heritage as well as conservation and sustainable development.The program recognizes that heritage can and should be protected from a variety of perspectives and in contemporary contexts. To this end the program focuses on the critical examination of current challenges such as demographic changes ecological fragility and economic inequalities. Students will develop the skills they need to work successfully in professional cultural and natural heritage contexts to further Advanced the definition and recontextualization of the World Heritage concept.

Focus

Art, Architecture and Conservation, basis for the Protection of N... Mehr sehen

Mandatory Internship

No

Internship is not mandatory, but is optional during studies. If possible, we recommend doing an internship.

Exchange Semester

Yes

An exchange semester may involve international travel

Mode of Study

Hybrid

Study Format

Full Time