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The Cultural Heritage study program (double-discipline undergraduate programme)

Basic information
Name of programme (original language)
Študijski program Kulturna dediščina - dvopredmetni
Cultural Heritage Area
Safeguarding and preservation
Programme description

The Cultural Heritage study program is the only one in Slovenia that offers a comprehensive understanding of heritage and is not limited to looking at a single feature.

The course fills the professional field of preservation, protection, promotion, development and marketing of cultural heritage. At a time when we emphasize interdisciplinarity, the integration of diversity, cultural and regional diversity, and the richness of the heritage of the environment in which we live, as well as the principles of sustainable development, the study of cultural heritage offers the real challenges of modern times and new employment opportunities.

The programme provides an introduction to cultural heritage in the broadest sense and familiarizes students with the main laws of heritage protection and its importance for modern life. It offers students an introduction to tangible and intangible cultural heritage and an interdisciplinary perspective on the professional maintenance and preservation of cultural heritage. In terms of content, it is designed as an interweaving of archaeology, art history, ethnology, architecture and history.

Is the programme a joint degree programme?
No
Double degree
No
Joint delivery
No
Qualification provider
Does the E&T programme lead to a formal qualification?
Yes
Name of the qualification (English)
Bachelor (BA) in cultural heritage and …
Name of the qualification (Original language)
diplomirani dediščinar (UN) in … oz. diplomirana dediščinarka (UN) in …
Education category (HE/VET/HE-VET)
Higher Education (HE)
Education format
Formal
Programme Type
Initial E&T
Academic degree
Bachelor
One time event or regular basis
Programme takes place on a regular basis
Frequency
The programme starts every year in the autumn
Last time it the programme took place (start date)
Statistics / Formal status
Core function
Preservation and Safeguarding
Supplementary functions
R&D and Education
ESCO - Occupation
2621 Archivists and curators
National Occupational Classification (NOC) in original language
2621 Arhivarji in konservatorji/arhivarke in konservatorke
Does the programme lead to a regulated profession?
Yes
EQF
6
NQF
7
ISCED level of programme
600 Bachelor's or equivalent level, orientation unspecified
ISCED field
0222 History and archaeology
Characterization of the E&T programme
Credit system
ECTS
ECTS credits
180.00
Duration
3.00
Years
Years
Study format
Full-time
Are there access requirements?
Yes
Access requirements Description

Admission to the first year of study programme Cultural Heritage shall be granted to candidates who have passed:

  • Matura or
  • vocational matura in any secondary school programme and an examination in the matura subject history or history of art; if the candidate has already passed this subject in the vocational matura, an examination in any other matura subject; or
  • school-leaving examination (prior to 1 June 1995) under any four-year secondary school programme.
Teaching language
Slovenian
English
Programme learning outcomes

Students will be able to:

(general competences)

  • work as part of an interdisciplinary, organised team,
  • read texts (in the broadest sense of the term) critically, 
  • produce an autonomous specialist or general-interest written text, provide a technical justification for it and defend it in public with technical arguments,
  • demonstrate an overview of basic topics in the humanities,
  • demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the methodological tools used in humanities disciplines and use them in practice,
  • undertake practical work in professional environments,
  • educate and participate in lifelong learning programmes,
  • reflect critically on own work, 
  • undertake ethical reflection on phenomena occurring in the professional environment and among the general public,

(subject-specific competences)

  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic theoretical and practical aspects of the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Slovenia, Europe and around the world,
  • critically evaluate material culture, integrate knowledge from all humanities fields in an interdisciplinary manner, critically verify information and phenomena in professional environments,
  • evaluate human influence on the environment in all periods of history from prehistoric times to the present day,
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the development of heritage protection and existing legal practice,
  • evaluate cultural and natural heritage and identify the changing social circumstances that dictate the dynamics of heritage protection and promotion,
  • demonstrate knowledge of and autonomously use scientific and methodological tools specific to the field to identify and resolve concrete problems in the field of the study, protection and popularisation of cultural heritage,
  • autonomously use material and historical sources for specific professional work and information and communication technologies and systems in archaeology, ethnology, history of art, history and heritage protection.

 

Is there a mandatory (external) practical training?
No
Mode of delivery of education / training
Presence
Quality assurance obligations of the programme/institution
Yes
Description of quality assurance obligations of the programme / institution

The University of Primorska carries out all necessary activities to monitor and ensure the quality of its work. In its work, the University is committed to the Slovenian and European recommendations and standards in the field of quality.

According to the Higher Education Act and the UP Statute, the Rector is responsible for the quality of the University, who, with the approval of the University Senate, adopts criteria for the quality of the University, study programmes, scientific research, artistic and professional work and is responsible for monitoring, determining and ensuring quality (self-evaluation of the University).

Tuition cost

Citizens of Member States of the European Union may be charged tuition fees (2.500,00 EUR per year) for full-time studies if they have already acquired an education that is at least equivalent to the level of education attained in the degree programme for which they are enrolling, or if they have not yet acquired an education that is at least equivalent to the level of education attained in the degree programme for which they are enrolling and their student status has ceased in accordance with Article 70 of the Higher Education Act.

Notes, comments
Number of available Places

Slovenian citizens and other citizens of Member States of the European Union:

  • in Slovene language – 16
  • in English language – 12

Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship:

  • in Slovene language – 2
  • in English language – 1

Foreign citizens of non-European Union countries:

  • in Slovene language – 3
  • in English language – 12

Parallel studies:

  • in Slovene language – 2
  • in English language – 1