Masters in Digital Heritage

Program Overview

This program empowers students to document and archive tangible and intangible heritage using advanced digital technologies. Delivered in partnership with the Korea National University of Cultural Heritage, it offers a dynamic learning environment that blends cultural knowledge with modern technical applications, such as 3D modeling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

The program includes:

• Utilizing advanced digital tools for high-precision heritage documentation.
• Understanding and applying cultural concepts in digital archiving.
• Conducting field studies and research projects that address technological challenges.
• Designing sustainable and entrepreneurial initiatives in the heritage field.
• Upholding professional ethics and respecting cultural intellectual property rights.
• Enhancing critical thinking and teamwork skills in digital environments.

Program Objectives

• Prepare specialists in heritage documentation using the latest digital technologies.
• Promote the integration of cultural knowledge with technical applications in real-world projects.
• Support heritage preservation initiatives through innovative digital tools.
• Equip graduates with leadership capabilities in the digital cultural sector.

Career Opportunities

• Heritage Documentation Specialist
• Big Data Specialist
• Digital Preservation Specialist
• Aerial Documentation Specialist for Cultural Heritage Sites
• Digital Content Management Specialist
• Manuscript and Archival Documents Specialist

Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Design, Arts, History, Archaeology, Heritage, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5 (or 2.5 out of 4),
• or a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline with at least two years of relevant work experience in the field.
• Proof of English language proficiency with a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or an equivalent test (exempt for applicants whose previous studies were in English).
• Submission of two letters of recommendation from academic professors or professional institutions.
• Submission of a portfolio.
• Passing a personal interview.
• Submission of an updated CV/resume.
• A signed commitment letter to full-time study attendance.
• For employed applicants: an official letter of consent from the employer must be submitted.

Target Group

• Holders of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university