Master in Educating for Cultural Heritage through History and Memory. Building Communities between School, Museums and Territory

The First-Level Master Educating for Cultural Heritage through History and Memory. Building Communities between School, Museums and Territory is offered by the University of Florence, Department FORLILPSI. It is organised into four integrated training areas and combines theoretical lessons, practical laboratories and collaborations with cultural bodies, with 225 hours of internship at cultural institutions. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts 15 months and is in a mixed format, in person and online, in Florence. The cost is €1,800.

The aim is to train professionals able to design innovative educational interventions in museums, schools and associations, promoting inclusive education and community welfare. Career opportunities include museum educator, museum curator, cultural mediator, cultural project coordinator, cultural manager and cultural heritage conservator. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.