MAConservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage
Study location | Italy, Mestre |
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Type | Master's degree, full-time |
Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | MA |
Course code | CM60/GGG/2018 |
Tuition fee | €2,300 per year |
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Application fee | €30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of three programmes of study. |
Entry qualification | Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. More information about how the preliminary evaluation of your application takes place PLEASE NOTE: Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements. In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. More specifically, you must have obtained at least 48 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields:
In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, this programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records. The Teaching Committee will also examine your CV in order to establish your possession of adequate personal preparation. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME, be sure to assess whether your academic background and experience are likely to satisfy the programme’s minimum curricular requirements! More information on this programme’s minimum curricular requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters. |
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Language requirements | English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. |
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Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
NEWS! A webinar showcasing this programme and involving a professor and a current student took place on March 7 at 16:30 (CET) as part of Ca’ Foscari’s INTERNATIONAL OPEN DAYS.
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This programme trains you as an expert in cultural heritage conservation by applying an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates the study of chemistry, physics, biology, computer science and geology.
The programme’s study plan prepares you to make use of a wide range of modern restoration and conservation technologies as well as design new ones while also equipping you with the knowledge and experience you need to plan and execute prevention and maintenance projects and to study artefacts in a conservational context.
Since the study programme emphasises hands-on experience, you will get to practice what you are learning in a city that is exceptionally rich with artistic and cultural heritage.
Explore the programme’s study plan
Programme structure
This programme includes the following components:
- course work
- curricular internship
- final thesis
You can request to spend one or two semesters at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes, and your curricular internship can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.
Career opportunities
As a graduate, you will be a trained conservation scientist, a technical and scientific expert in the conservation of cultural heritage, so you’ll be ready to launch a career with both public and private organisations as well as businesses and laboratories specializing in restoration and conservation.
Possible career opportunities include:
• Museum technician
• Restorer
• Cultural consultant
• Restoration technology development
The programme also allows you to continue your studies with a doctorate in chemistry.
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Central European Time
This will be the first of 8 separate admission rounds for the 2024/25 academic year. To see the others available to you, insert your citizenship on the homepage of this platform and consult the relevant article in the homepage's news section.