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Cultural Historical Conservation

Basic information
Name of programme (original language)
Kulturhistorisk konservering
Cultural Heritage Area
Safeguarding and preservation
Knowledge
Planning and Management
Programme description

On the bachelor's programme Cultural historical conservation, you are taught the conservation of cultural historical objects of both archaeological and historical origin. You get a broad theoretical and practical introduction to conservation of central material groups. 

You will learn to use advanced technology and specialized laboratory equipment so that you can perform the best conservation treatment while learning to create the best protective and life-extending conditions for the objects. During the course of your studies, you will work with unique museum objects, where, in interaction with the natural scientific approach to materials and decomposition, you will practice consideration of the cultural-historical context in the decision on the optimal conservation treatment.

Is the programme a joint degree programme?
No
Double degree
No
Joint delivery
No
Does the E&T programme lead to a formal qualification?
Yes
Name of the qualification (English)
BSc in Conservation
Name of the qualification (Original language)
BSc in Conservation
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
every 4th year
Last time it the programme took place (start date)
Number of annual graduates of the programme
20
Statistics / Formal status
Core function
Preservation and Safeguarding
Supplementary functions
R&D and Education
Management
Does the programme lead to a regulated profession?
No
EQF
6
NQF
6
ISCED level of programme
""600 Bachelor's or equivalent level""
Characterization of the E&T programme
Credit system
ECTS
ECTS credits
180.00
Student work load (hours)
4950h
Contact hours
1380
Duration
3.00
Years
Years
Study format
Full-time
Are there access requirements?
Yes
Access requirements Description

For 40% of the students the requirements are:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Chemistry (at high school B-level)
  • Normal colour vision test

For 60% there are an additional an interview.

Teaching language
Danish
Teaching language (other)
Some moduls are tought in English
Programme learning outcomes

Bachelors from the Graphic Preservation programme possesses basic knowledge of theory, methods, equipment and practice when working with cultural heritage objects within the material groups: paper, leather, bookbinders, photographic materials and machine-readable media for storing sound, images and text collected in library, archive and museum contexts. The Bachelors have insight into the materials, their properties, manufacture and use, as well as degradation phenomena and methods of analysis that are relevant to their context. They have practice-based knowledge in material identification, documentation, preservation treatments and optimal preventive storage conditions achieved through working with different objects. have knowledge of working methods within the library, archive and museum sector.

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge on degradation based on material knowledge
  • Knowledge of theory, methods, equipment and practice within the areas of active and preventive preservation, restoration, academic history, relevant adjacent science, crafts and arts
  • Knowledge of museum legislation and the subject's ethical guidelines and of the museum world, cultural heritage landscapes.
  • Knowledge of museum work, outreach and academic methods knowledge of the changing function, meaning and value of the objects in different contexts.

Skills:

  • The ability to apply the theory, methodologies and equipment of the subject in practice in connection with the preservation of cultural and/or natural heritage
  • The ability to assess professional issues and select and justify the choice of relevant solution models and scientific analyses
  • The ability to access museums, the cultural community and the labour market with the skills to communicate and discuss conservation and conservation issues and solutions with both peers and non-specialists

Competences:

  • The ability to handle and communicate complex issues in both study and work contexts within the field of preservation and restoration of cultural and natural heritage in the handling of collections and in working contexts in conservation professional and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • The ability to identify their own learning needs and to structure their own learning in various learning environments within conservation science and relevant related subject areas
Is there a mandatory (external) practical training?
Yes
Mode of delivery of education / training
Presence
Required qualification of teachers/trainers in the core subjects

Master degree or a background in reseach

Quality assurance obligations of the programme/institution
Yes
Description of quality assurance obligations of the programme / institution

Educational assessment of the educations every 6th year by a external panel. Conservation last assessment was in 2024.

Accreditation of the educational institution every 6th year by The Accreditation Council appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The Royal Danish Academy was last accredited in 2020.

Tuition cost

Free of charge

Are grants available?
No