Admission Requirements

To access the Master’s Degree in Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in Europe, it is necessary to have prior training in conservation and restoration (MECES Level 2 / EQF Level 6), accredited by holding one of the following degrees:

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   1. Official higher degree qualifications:
      – Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.
      – Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration.

1. 1. An equivalent degree issued by an institution within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which qualifies the holder in the issuing country to access Master’s level studies.

1. 1. An equivalent degree from a higher education institution outside the EHEA, without the need for official recognition, provided the competent educational authority verifies that it certifies an equivalent level of training. Access through this route will not imply official recognition of the prior degree for any other purpose than admission to this Master’s program.

1. 1. Other higher education qualifications:

– Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (equivalent to a university diploma).
– Licentiate in Fine Arts with a specialization or pathway in conservation and restoration.

Language skills at level B2 are recommended to facilitate student mobility and access to external internships abroad.

Some subjects may require prior training in certain topics or specializations (see the subject charts for details).

 

Admission Process

To apply for admission to the Master’s program, applicants must complete the pre-registration form (available for download on the same website or at the ESCRBC Secretariat) and submit it together with the following documents:

• Copy of an identity document: ID, passport, NIE, or identity card.

• Curriculum vitae including academic achievements (GPA, other degrees and courses or related training), relevant experience, and language skills.

• Academic degree or proof of having requested it.

• Transcript of records listing subjects, credits (or hours), and grades obtained.

• Certificates of other claimed merits (degrees, language certificates, courses, professional experience, etc.).

• Motivation letter written by the applicant, explaining academic, professional, and personal reasons for pursuing this Master’s degree. The letter must include contact information (email and phone) in case an interview is required.

All documents must be submitted together in a single compressed file (ZIP or RAR) to the following email address: master@escrbc.com

In addition to the required documents, the Master’s Academic Committee may request specific additional documentation. This can be submitted as scanned copies or delivered to the Centre’s Secretariat within the established deadlines.

Before enrollment, the original documents must be presented for official verification.

Applicants from outside Spain must prove their knowledge of the Spanish language.

Admission Criteria & Profile

This Master’s Degree is aimed at graduates in conservation and restoration (EQF Level 6 or MECES Level 2) who wish to expand their skills through advanced and multidisciplinary training, including research initiation and international (especially European) professional integration.

The curriculum is based on the content of the Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage taught at ESCRBC (Decree 33/2011), so equivalent training is required. This ensures students can benefit from the program and that Master’s graduates from ESCRBC meet the professional requirements in other countries.

To ensure alignment with international standards for professionals with a Master’s degree in conservation-restoration, prior knowledge must match the core content established by the Spanish Ministry of Education for undergraduate-level artistic education in Conservation and Restoration (Royal Decree 635/2010). Otherwise, the applicant may be required to complete additional training.

Particularly important are prior studies in:

• Professional management and organization,

• Conservation-restoration project design,

• Research and documentation methodology.

Language skills at B2 level are again recommended to support student mobility and international internship opportunities.

Criteria	Weight
Compatibility of previous studies with the program’s profile	50%
Language proficiency	20%
Academic achievements: GPA, other degrees and relevant training	10%
Experience related to the Master’s content	10%
Motivation (evaluated through personal interview and motivation letter)	10%

In the event of a tie, admission will be granted based on the order of pre-registration.