Your future
Employers in the arts and heritage sector often look for a combination of a general arts and culture background with a specialisation in cultural policy, management or education. As a graduate of Arts and Heritage, this will be you.
As a graduate of this programme, you will also possess professional, analytical and other academic skills that employers are looking for. As well as this you will know how to answer questions regarding the policy, appreciation, interpretation, use, conservation, education and management of arts and heritage in a meaningful way.
Career prospects
As an Arts and Heritage graduate, you can look for work in:
- art institutions, e.g. theatres, museums, art centres (e.g. Curator, Collection manager)
- galleries and auction houses (e.g. Exhibitions manager, Communications manager, Project manager or assistant)
- governmental or cultural organisations (e.g. Policy advisor, Cultural manager, Programme coordinator)
- cultural industries and cultural tourism (e.g. Sales executive)
- media (e.g. Editor, Journalist, Critic)
- academia or education (e.g. Researcher, Teacher)
Many of our graduates work in high-level agencies, such as:
- The Art Department of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
- Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam
- Dox Centre for Contemporary Art in Prague
- World Heritage Centre, UNESCO in Paris
- Foundation Beyeler in Basel
- Kulturprojekte Berlin
- Verenigde Organisaties Beeldkunst in Brussels
- English Heritage in London
The Master Career Track
Your future after university isn't set in stone. While your studies give you valuable knowledge and skills, your career path will also be shaped by your interests, talents, ambitions and ideals. Knowing how to align these with the opportunities out there is key. But where do you start?
The Master Career Track (MCT) is a programme for master's students designed to inspire and empower you to confidently kickstart your career after graduation. By the end of the programme, you will have the insights, skills, and tools you need to pursue a career that truly fits you.
The Master Career Track consists of three interactive lectures:
- Get to know yourself
Identify your strengths, values, and passions - Explore the labour market
Discover job opportunities and connect with people in your field of interest - Enter the labour market
Learn how to apply for a job successfully
The Master Career Track is delivered by experienced career coaches from UM Career Services, who remain available for personalised guidance and support for up to six months after graduation.
Want more info about the Master Career Track? Visit the Master Career Track page.
Alumni @ work
Lisa Alzer
Cultural policy consultant at Cultuurslagers
What appealed to me most was that it doesn’t focus solely on research, but also strongly integrates a practical component that prepares students for working in the professional field. This balance between theory and practice made it, for me, the ideal choice.
Delphine Legrain
Graduation year: 2015
Currently working as Head of Communications Art Antwerp and Art Brussels
"I still think a lot about my Creative Writing minor. It was extremely useful in helping me develop storytelling skills and overcome my fear of writing. It gave me much more confidence in myself, although I only fully realised that afterwards."
Jessica Rosen
Curatorial Assistant at The Heckscher Museum of Art
"My time in Maastricht was the best time of my life. I was studying what I loved, in such a culturally rich and wonderful city, and meeting people from all over the world."
Leïla Gérard
Assistant of Production at Théâtre de Liège
"Undertaking an internship during my master’s has been pivotal in clarifying my professional interests as I approach entering the workforce."
Danielle Carter
Co-founder and editor of Culture Caleidoscoop
“Studying at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences allowed me to broaden my idea of what cultural education looks like.
Simone Leimbach
Deputy Project Director at Kultur Projekte Berlin
She talks about her master’s experience and about her current job at Kulturprojekte Berlin.
Hiemke van den Boer
Online Marketer at Royal Conservatoire The Hague
Hiemke talks about her master’s experience and about her current job at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague.