Cultural mediator, art restorer, heritage architect or cultural attaché, careers in culture cover a wide range of roles and fields. To work in a culture-related career, it is recommended to follow a program at a specialized school such as IESA. What programs are available?

Culture careers programs at IESA: the fields involved

For almost 40 years, IESA has trained young people passionate about art and culture. This school of culture careers offers various programs for culture careers. They are open to French and international students. Its openness to the world is, moreover, among its greatest assets. Its various partnerships allow students to train abroad through internships and diverse projects.

Below is the list of programs in the field of culture, from post-baccalaureate to 5-year postsecondary, including programs suited to a professional audience.

Bachelors in the cultural sector

To earn the Bachelor degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree / Bac+3), IESA students can study for 3 years in the various tracks offered by the school:

Masters programs in the cultural sector

After the bachelor’s, students can continue their studies and earn a Master’s (equivalent to a master’s degree / Bac+5). Earning this degree takes 2 years of study after a Bac+3. They can notably turn to one of the following Master’s programs:

Programs for Professionals

IESA also opens its doors to professionals changing careers. They can study at their own pace and continue their activities thanks to the available options. For admission, they must go through a skills assessment. Several programs in the field of culture are open to them:

IESA admission requirements

Registration goes through 4 steps:

  1. Apply via the application form or the online application;
  2. An admission interview: conducted through an individual interview or an admission session;
  3. An admissions committee deliberates to admit the student or not;
  4. An enrollment file to be submitted once the student is admitted.

Upon receipt of the application file, the admissions department contacts the candidate for an admission session or an individual appointment.

IESA’s 3-year Bachelors are intended for students holding a Baccalauréat. Students holding a validated Bac+1 or Bac+2 can join the program in the 2nd or 3rd year through lateral admission procedures.

The 2-year Masters are intended for those with a Bachelor or bachelor’s degree. It is possible to join these programs directly in the 2nd year if you hold a Bac+4.

Careers in Culture

By pursuing studies in the cultural field, learners have the privilege of working in major institutions. They can also apply in the private sector. Here are some examples of culture careers they can pursue:

After gaining experience, it is perfectly possible to move up to director of an educational or cultural institution, literary director, performing arts production director…

As for salary, it all depends on the profession practiced. A figure that is likely to increase with specialization.