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Master's Programme in Conservation and Restoration of Musical Instruments and Scientific Tools

Basic information
Institution
Musicology and Cultural Heritage Department - University of Pavia
Name of programme (original language)
Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico in Conservazione e Restauro. Strumenti musicali e scientifici (PFP 6)
Web link to the E&T programme
https://restauro.cdl.unipv.it/it
Cultural Heritage Area
Safeguarding and preservation
Crafts and traditional knowledge
Knowledge
Programme description

The only master's programme in Italy devoted to Musical Instruments and Scientific Tools Restoration. We offer 2,500 hours of practical training working on historical instruments and various subjects from organology to chemistry. 

The course has a growing network of agreements with several museums and collections nationwide. Traineeships are regularly arranged with museums and professional workshops all around Europe. 

Is the programme a joint degree programme?
No
Double degree
No
Joint delivery
No
Cooperation with other institutions

Museo del Violino, Cremona

Museo Civico Correr, Venice

Museo Civico, Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Museo del Buonconsiglio, Trento

Musei Civici di Modena

Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Rome

Museo Nazionale degli Strumenti Musicali, Rome

 

Qualification provider
Musicology and Cultural Heritage Department - University of Pavia
Does the E&T programme lead to a formal qualification?
Yes
Name of the qualification (English)
Cultural Heritage Restorer, sector 11 and 12 (Musical Instruments and Scientific Tools)
Name of the qualification (Original language)
Restauratore abilitato di Beni Culturali per i settori 11 e 12
Education category (HE/VET/HE-VET)
Higher Education (HE)
Education format
Formal
Programme Type
Initial E&T
VET qualification
Other
Other VET qualification
Certified by the Italian Ministry of Culture
Academic degree
Master
One time event or regular basis
Programme takes place on a regular basis
Frequency
every year
Last time it the programme took place (start date)
Number of annual graduates of the programme
5
Statistics / Formal status
Core function
Preservation and Safeguarding
Supplementary functions
Recognition
R&D and Education
ESCO - Occupation
2621.3 - conservator 2651.2 - art restorer
7522.6 - furniture restorer
Does the programme lead to a regulated profession?
Yes
Characterization of the E&T programme
Credit system
ECTS
ECTS credits
230.00
Student work load (hours)
5000h
Duration
5.00
Years
Years
Study format
Full-time
Are there access requirements?
Yes
Access requirements Description

Entrance test

Teaching language
Italian
English