Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Museology and Museography

The Master's course in Museology and Museography is designed to deepen and update scientific and technological knowledge in the fields of museology and museography. It aims to link theoretical reflection with practical intervention ability in the specific fields of study and management of collections and in the complex and diverse museum universe of our time.

Objectives

The program seeks to provide conditions for the development of innovative museum projects based on rigorous professionalization and combined academic training. It also aims to open up to contemporary art and culture, ensuring a comprehensive approach to museology and museography.

Scientific Coordination

The course is coordinated by a designated scientific coordinator, whose details can be found through the university's resources.

Study Programme

The Museology and Museography study programme is outlined in a detailed document (available in PDF format), which provides a comprehensive overview of the course structure and content. The Master's degree in Museology and Museography is granted to those who have obtained 120 ECTS.

• All classes are conducted in Portuguese, and an independent knowledge of the Portuguese language (at least B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is recommended.

Schedule

The course schedule is available for consultation, providing students with a clear outline of the program's timeline and structure.

Admission Criteria

Candidates for the Master's in Museology and Museography must meet one of the following criteria:

• Holders of the licenciado degree or legal equivalent in the artistic, sciences of art, and social sciences areas, as well as in identical or related areas.
• Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State acceding to this process in the artistic, sciences of art, and social sciences areas, as well as in identical or related areas.
• Holders of a foreign academic degree in the artistic, sciences of art, and social sciences areas, as well as in identical or related areas, which is recognized as meeting the objectives of a Licenciado degree by the Scientific Board of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
• Holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Board of the Faculty of Fine Arts as attesting the capacity to attend the study programme.

Evaluation Criteria and Selection

The evaluation criteria and selection process for applications to this Master's program are based on specific guidelines, which are available for consultation.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the course are set annually by the General Council of the Universidade de Lisboa and may include differentiated values for international students under the International Student Statute. Tuition fees can be paid in instalments, as defined by the Management Council of the Faculdade de Belas-Artes.

Research Areas

The program encompasses a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to:

• Glass Art and Science
• Multimedia Art
• Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art
• Science and Technology for the Cultural Heritage
• Art Curation and Criticism
• Art Criticism, Theories, and Curatorial Studies
• Drawing
• Communication Design
• Equipment Design
• Design de Interaçăo
• Design for Sustainability
• Art Education
• Sculpture
• Museology and Museography
• Painting
• Contemporary Editorial and Typographical Practices

This comprehensive approach ensures that students are well-versed in both the theoretical and practical aspects of museology and museography, preparing them for careers in museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions.