Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Master in History of Art and Museum Studies degree is awarded Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme offers diverse approaches to the theory and history of museums, their missions and functions.
Students will study the evolution of museums and their relevance in education. They will learn about collections management, exhibition planning and design, communication and education, acquisitions, loans and collaborations with galleries and cultural organisations. Students will study the history of museums by exploring their missions and functions on a national and global scale. They will use their analytical proficiency to objectively critique works of art and confidently discuss art movements which will improve visual and critical thinking capabilities. They will learn about the properties of various materials and techniques used by artists throughout history. This degree highlights various art movements from different cultures and encourages students to explore the role of art in relation to other disciplines as well as to examine how art connects cultures, societies and media.
The curriculum is delivered by visiting professors coming both from the Department of History of Art and Archaeology at Sorbonne University in France and from curators, conservators, document makers, registrars and other museum professionals teaching at the École du Louvre. Our faculty has achieved worldwide acclaim and imparts a thorough knowledge of Art and Museums through theoretical courses, case studies, lectures, seminars and workshops.
International recognition
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers the combined experience of the world-renowned Department of Art History and Archaeology at Sorbonne University along with an exclusive collaboration with the École du Louvre. Both these French institutions are internationally acclaimed as two of the best places to study Art History, Archaeology and Museum Studies. This rich heritage of joint excellence is now available in Abu Dhabi under the Ministry of Education and is recognised worldwide.
