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MA/MS in Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands•QS 2027 #185 =

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MA/MS in Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme taught at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The programme runs for 1 year. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students. The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)
Language: English
Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year
Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last checked June 2026 · Source: vu.nl ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year master's programme, based in Amsterdam, combines architectural history with heritage studies. The history strand examines why the built environment looks and functions the way it does, while the heritage strand explores the value and meaning communities create around space in the present, including creative approaches to using the past. Together these form a multidisciplinary analytical approach applied to ongoing societal challenges such as landscape heritage and sustainability, decolonial perspectives, the sustainable reuse of abandoned sites, urban diversity, and climate change.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Upcoming Intakes

Sep 2027 · Starts Sep 01, 2027 · Deadline May 31, 2027 · local students
Sep 2027 · Starts Sep 01, 2027 · Deadline Apr 01, 2027 · international students
Sep 2028 · Starts Sep 01, 2028 · Deadline May 31, 2028 · local students
Sep 2028 · Starts Sep 01, 2028 · Deadline Apr 01, 2028 · international students

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1880
QS rank: #185 =
Programs: 178
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage award?

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does MA/MS in Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage cost?

Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students.

What language is MA/MS in Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

When does MA/MS in Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage start?

The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.

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