Uppsala University

Overview

The Master's programme Cultural Heritage and Sustainability at Uppsala University, located at Campus Gotland in Visby, delves into the protection and development of both tangible and intangible heritage. The programme emphasizes methods that support long-term social, cultural, and environmental sustainability.

Students will explore heritage as a vital resource for communities and regions, while applying theories and methodologies to address real-world challenges such as sustainable tourism, heritage governance, and place-based development.

What you'll study

The programme spans two academic years, with the first year dedicated to mandatory on-campus courses. In subsequent semesters, students can tailor their educational experience through advanced coursework and opportunities for exchange studies or internships.

Core course themes include:

• Heritage and regional development
• Heritage in identity politics
• Heritage and the environment
• Heritage in peace and conflicts
• Theories and Methods in Heritage and Sustainability

Students will progress from foundational concepts to more specialized analyses, culminating in advanced academic work that fosters independent research and development in heritage and sustainability.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an internationally recognized university, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen. English proficiency must meet the equivalent of Swedish upper secondary course English 6, as demonstrated by an internationally recognized test or previous studies in English.

• TOEFL iBT: minimum 90
• PTE Academic: minimum 68

Applicants may need to submit standard application documents, such as transcripts and degree documentation, through the university’s application system.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Cultural Heritage and Sustainability programme are well-equipped for various career paths in fields related to cultural heritage management, sustainable tourism, and environmental policy. They can pursue roles in academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector companies focused on heritage preservation and sustainability initiatives.