The Institute for European Art History of the University of Heidelberg and the Ecole du Louvre in Paris, the most prestigious institution of higher education for Art History in France, offer a binational, integrated International Master of Art History and Museology (IMKM): The four-semester-Master-programme combines the complementary competences of both internationally distinguished institutions:
The first two semesters will be spent in Paris, where the focus of study lies on the Museology Programme (history of collecting, principles of conservation and restoration, intermediation and administration of cultural heritage etc.), which the Ecole du Louvre has been offering very successfully for many years. In situ, at the Louvre and other museums in Paris, students also have on a daily basis the possibility to study, analyze and discuss works of art and their mode of presentation. A written composition of about 50 pages on an art historical or museological issue will complete this education.
The following two semesters in Heidelberg are aimed to train the attendants in methodological basics of academic research and to deepen their analytic-critical abilities. The students will write their final theses at the Ruprecht-Karls-University in Heidelberg with the aid of the outstanding University Library's stock.
The IMKM qualifies students for a professional occupation in the field of international museums and exhibitions as well as in the preservation of monuments and historic buildings. The education also permits an occupational activity in other traditional lines of work for art historians, such as in cultural administration, schools, universities, research, adult education and tourism, journalism (press, publishing, broadcasting, television, online services), art and antique trade and art consulting.
The Franco-German University supports the participants
abroad with a monthly grant (270 €).
The official beginning for this elite Master course was the Winter Term 2007/08. In the initial phase, only students from Heidelberg and Paris were selected. Now, the application procedures are open internationally.
The studies start in the Winter Term at the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. The exams of the 1st and 2nd semester, with a focus on Museology, are subject to the examinations regulations of the Ecole du Louvre. The tests of the 3rd semester and the final theses are subject to those of the Heidelberg University. Between the two academic years, a (voluntary) internship and a study trip under binational direction are envisioned. In Paris, the teaching language is French, in Heidelberg it is German.
Graphical illustration of the study process
After a successful participation, the Ecole du Louvre awards the students with a Diploma of Museology and a Diploma of the 2nd cycle; the University of Heidelberg bestows the grade "International Master" for Art History and Museology. Furthermore, the graduates will get a combined certificate of both cooperating partners and the Franco-German University.
Since 2010/11, up to 15 places for students with Art History as their main subject
(i.e where 50% of the courses were in Art History) are offered (about 7 Students from Paris and about 7 Students from Heidelberg).
If you would like to apply at the Ecole du Louvre please send your application before may, 15 2012 (date as confirmed by postmark) to:
Sophie Mouquin, directrice des études, service international
Ecole du Louvre.
Palais du Louvre. Porte Jaujard.
75038 Paris Cedex 01
mail
If you would like to apply at the University of Heidelberg please send your application before the
15th May 2012 (date of the post mark cut-off period) to:
For german or international students with a german degree:
Universität Heidelberg
Studierendensekretariat
z. Hd. Frau Belle / Abt. 2.1
Seminarstr. 2
D-69117 Heidelberg
For german or international students with a foreign degree:
Universität Heidelberg
Studierendensekretariat
z. Hd. Frau Kuhn / Abt. 7.1
Seminarstr. 2
D-69117 Heidelberg
Before May, 15 2012, application online from the german students
from the french students
At the Ecole du Louvre: Camille Horent
Service des échanges et programmes internationaux
Ecole du Louvre
Palais du Louvre
Porte Jaujard, Place du Carrousel
75038 Paris cedex 01
33 (0)1 55 35 18 91
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (9-17)
At the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg: Kristina Hahn M.A.
Studiengangkoordinatorin
Institut für Europäische Kunstgeschichte
Zentrum für Europäische Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften (ZEGK)
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Seminarstraße 4
69117 Heidelberg
+49 (0) 6221 - 542471
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