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Master in Conservation

Basic information
Name of programme (original language)
Kandidat i konservering
Cultural Heritage Area
Safeguarding and preservation
Planning and Management
Knowledge
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)
MSc in conservation
Name of the qualification (Original language)
MSc i konservering
Education category (HE/VET/HE-VET)
Higher Education (HE)
Education format
Formal
Programme Type
Initial E&T
Academic degree
Master
One time event or regular basis
Programme takes place on a regular basis
Frequency
every 2nd year
Last time it the programme took place (start date)
Number of annual graduates of the programme
30
Statistics / Formal status
Core function
Preservation and Safeguarding
Supplementary functions
Management
R&D and Education
Does the programme lead to a regulated profession?
No
EQF
7
NQF
7
Characterization of the E&T programme
Credit system
ECTS
ECTS credits
120.00
Student work load (hours)
3300h
Contact hours
540
Duration
2.00
Study format
Full-time
Are there access requirements?
Yes
Access requirements Description

Bachelor degree in conservation or a relevant bachelordegree

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

The graduate must master the scientific methods, tools and technologies of the subject area within a chosen field of specialisation. Graduates are capable of evaluating and selecting scientific methods, equipment and solution models in connection with conservation and restoration and are capable of developing new analysis and solution models. Graduates are able to independently design and conduct a large-scale study with confident application of scientific theories, methods and tools and drawing on current international research. The graduate is able to independently manage complex and unpredictable working and development processes and to communicate and discuss issues related to conservation to and with both peers and non-specialists. The graduate can independently initiate and carry out conservation professional and interdisciplinary collaboration as well as take responsibility for his or her own professional development and specialisation.

Is there a mandatory (external) practical training?
No
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 og charge

Are grants available?
No