Career prospects

As a graduate of the Master's degree course, you will usually have already specialized in a particular area. Depending on your specialization, you will have a wide range of opportunities that extend far beyond the art sector. The classic professional fields are in the exhibition sector. In cultural institutions such as museums, galleries and art associations, your tasks will include curation, education and mediation, press and public relations work, collection management and academic work. Jobs in archives and libraries or in the fields of monument preservation and restoration are also typical. Traineeships often offer a good introduction to these areas. Furthermore, management positions can be taken on in auction houses, art insurance companies, associations or foundations. Art historians also often find employment in radio or television, the press or in publishing, both at editorial and journalistic level. The newer media industry also offers prospects when it comes to the content and maintenance of websites. Further opportunities lie in the tourism industry, cultural education and the organization of cultural events. During your professional career, you can sharpen your profile through targeted professional experience and further training. Unlike Bachelor's graduates, Master's graduates also have the opportunity to pursue a career in a university context in the field of research and teaching. For example, you can apply for a research position in a humanities or cultural studies institute, with the option of doing a doctorate.