Courses / Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Master in History of Art and Heritage

General Objectives of the Course

Consolidate the knowledge previously established through the use of the large, specialized and updated bibliographical resources;
Understand the contexts and processes of the art object in an expanded chronology, from a critical perspective;
Foster the ability to implement practical projects for the enhancement, promotion and dissemination of historical and artistic heritage in a laboratory and experimental context;
Promoting a high level of ability to integrate knowledge and handle complex situations of a multi and interdisciplinary nature;
Ability to critically articulate the various scientific fields inherent to art history;
Enable the contemporary intervention in heritage culture.

Admission Requirements

a) Holders of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in History, Art History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Tourism and any FLUC graduate with a minor in Art History;
b) Holders of a higher education degree awarded by a foreign institution after a 1st cycle of studies structured according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a participating country in the scientific fields mentioned under a);
c) Holders of a higher education degree by a foreign institution in the above-mentioned fields recognized as fulfilling the objectives of a bachelor’s degree;
d) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional CV recognized as adequate for pursuing this cycle of studies by the Scientific Committee of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Coimbra, in which applicants must obtain an evaluation of 9.5 points or higher.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

Students will gain a solid preparation for continuing their studies, not only in the field of Art History (3rd cycle), but likewise in complementary areas such as Museology or Heritage and Cultural Tourism. However, if they wish to opt for an immediate entry into the labor market, the training they receive will enable them to be to perform functions in central and local government as well as private organizations and foundations, museums, monuments, heritage sites and companies, covering areas such as: Education, Research, Inventory, Specialized Projects Assistant, Cultural Management, Event production, Educational services and outreach, Communication, Cultural tourism, Editorial market and the art market.

Mode of Study

Face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

As assessment is a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, its aim is to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, their critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently enrolled. The following are examples of assessment items: Oral or written exams, written or practical work, individual and group projects that may require an oral defense, as well as class participation. Assessment for each class may include one or more of the above mentioned items. Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20 and a grade of 10 is required to pass. Whenever the grade comprises more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according a formula published in the course outline.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

From a multidisciplinary perspective and confrontation between different fields of knowledge, graduates of this course of study will acquire the following skills:
Ability to deal with vast and contradictory information;
Ability to develop a theoretical reflection on artistic and heritage events.
Expertise to develop unique applications of knowledge;
Master mechanisms suited to projects of research and dissemination of historical-artistic heritage;
Learn to promote enjoyment of historical-artistic heritage;
High level of ability to communicate their findings in different ways and to different audiences;
Ability to continue the learning and development process throughout their lifetime.

Course Coordinator(s)

Sandra Patrícia Antunes Ferreira da Costa Saldanha e Quadros
sandrasaldanha@netcabo.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of prior learning is carried out according according to the Academic Policy of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees: Decree-Law nr 74/2006, 24th March, in its current wording

Graduation Requirements

Achievement of the passing grade in a set of curricular units that amount to a total of 120 ECTS which also include the completion and public defense of a dissertation, project or internship report.

Access to Further Studies

The qualification gives access to higher education, namely to third cycle studies.

Study Programme

Art and Heritage

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
2nd Cycle Studies - Continuity Master Programme

DGES Code: M818

Qualification Awarded: Mestre

Duration: 2 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 120.0

Category: Continuity second cycle

Applications

Call for Applications

2nd Cycle Course

Calendar

1st Semester: Start date: 09-09-2024
End date: 14-12-2024
2nd Semester: Start date: 03-02-2025
End date: 22-05-2025

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior: 2022-07-31 a 2028-07-30
Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior: Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 113/2015/AL01