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Management of cultural heritage

Basic information
Name of programme (original language)
Опазване на културното наследство
Cultural Heritage Area
Planning and Management
Planning and Management
Planning and Management
Programme description

The training programme was developed by the project "Professional development in the field of cultural heritage", funded by the National Scientific Programme "Cultural and Historical Heritage, National Memory and Social Development" / MC Decision № 577 of 17.08.2018. It offers postgraduate qualification for specialists working in central and local government, as well as in memory institutions - museums, libraries and archives, who want to expand their professional competence with knowledge and skills in the field of cultural heritage management. The structure of the programme includes (1) general and (2) a specific part which allows the professional to develop their professional competence in view of their preferences and interests. The general part includes 3 compulsory subjects, where the trainee must also choose
4 specialised subjects tailored to the training profile - management of cultural heritage. The training programme ends with the issue of a postgraduate certificate. To support the trainee, a video guide which presents the possibilities of searching and using information resources on the movable and immovable cultural heritage of
Bulgaria, as well as legal and regulatory acts for their preservation, socialization, use and management. The video guide was produced under the SkillFoster project (E+ 2023-1-BG01-KA220-HED-000153432), co-funded by the European Commission.

Is the programme a joint degree programme?
No
Double degree
No
Joint delivery
No
Does the E&T programme lead to a formal qualification?
No
Education category (HE/VET/HE-VET)
HE-VET
Education format
Formal
Programme Type
Continuing Education and Training (CET)
One time event or regular basis
One time event
Last time it the programme took place (start date)
Number of graduates
1
Statistics / Formal status
Core function
Management
Supplementary functions
Governance and Policy-making
Preservation and Safeguarding
ESCO - Occupation
Director of cultural institution
Manager of cultural heritage
Manager, department of culture
National Occupational Classification (NOC) in original language
Директор на културна организация
Управител културни дейности
Ръководител, отдел в културните дейности
Does the programme lead to a regulated profession?
No
Characterization of the E&T programme
Student work load (hours)
210h
Duration
8.00
Months
Months
Study format
Part-time
Are there access requirements?
No
Teaching language
Bulgarian
Is there a mandatory (external) practical training?
No
Mode of delivery of education / training
Blended
Required qualification of teachers/trainers in the core subjects

PhD

Are grants available?
No
Notes, comments

The programme is addressed to professionals, who are currently working in cultural heritage institutions and actively participate in safeguarding and management of cultural heritage.