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 previous training in conservation and restoration (MECES Level 2 / EQF Level 6), accredited by holding one of the following degrees:

Official Bachelor’s-level Higher Education Degrees:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.

• Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration.

• An equivalent degree issued by an institution within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that qualifies the holder for admission to Master’s studies in the issuing country.

• An equivalent degree from a Higher Education institution outside the EHEA, without the need for official recognition, provided that the competent educational authority verifies that it accredits an equivalent level of training. Admission through this route does not imply recognition or equivalence of the foreign degree for any purposes other than access to the Master’s program.

Other Higher Education Degrees:

• Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (equivalent to a university diploma).

• Degree in Fine Arts with a specialization or pathway in conservation and restoration.

Knowledge of foreign languages will be valued, as it is essential to facilitate student mobility and to enable participation in internships abroad.

In some courses, prior training in specific subjects or areas may be required (see the Modules, Subjects, and Courses Configuration tables and the Course Guides).

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Admission Criteria and Profile

The Master’s Degree in Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in Europe is aimed at higher education graduates in conservation and restoration, with MECES Level 2 or EQF Level 6, who wish to expand their competencies through advanced and multidisciplinary training. This program promotes research initiation and encourages integration into the field of conservation and restoration on an international, especially European, level.

The Master’s program is based on the content of the studies leading to the Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage taught at the ESCRBC (Decree 33/2011), which means that equivalent prior training is required. This requirement is necessary not only to ensure that students benefit fully from the program, but also to allow graduates of the ESCRBC Master’s to demonstrate training that meets the professional standards of surrounding European countries.

To ensure that students’ academic level aligns with the program requirements and that the acquired competencies meet international standards for conservation-restoration professionals at the Master’s level, prior knowledge must match the core content established by the Ministry of Education for higher artistic education degrees in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (Royal Decree 635/2010).
Knowledge of languages at B2 level is recommended to support student mobility and access to international internships.

Evaluation Criteria for Admission of Applicants

Evaluation Element	Weighting
Alignment of the academic program of the entry qualification with the admission profile	50%
Language proficiency	20%
Academic merits: Transcript of records of the qualifying studies, other degrees, and related training or coursesa	10%
Experience related to the content of the degree	10%
Motivation, assessed through a personal interview and motivation letter	10%

Access to certain subjects may require specific prior knowledge.

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

Pre-enrolment

To apply for admission to the Master’s program, applicants must complete the pre-enrolment form (available for download on the ESCRBC website and also available at the ESCRBC Office) and submit it together with the following mandatory documentation:

• A copy of an identification document (ID card, passport, NIE, or identity card).

• Curriculum vitae including academic merits (average grade, other degrees and related training or courses), experience related to the content of the degree, and language proficiency.

• Academic degree certificate or proof of having requested it.

• Academic transcript listing all subjects, the corresponding credits (or hours), and grades obtained, as well as the average grade for the entire degree.

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

• Motivation letter written by the applicant. It should explain the academic, professional, or personal reasons for applying to this Master’s program and include contact details (email and phone number) for a potential interview.

• Applicants from other countries must demonstrate proficiency in the Spanish language.

The form and the listed documents must be completed and submitted as a single compressed file (.ZIP or .RAR) to the email address: administracion@escrbc.com. In addition to the required documents for pre-enrolment, the Master’s Academic Committee may request additional specific documentation. This additional documentation should be submitted either by email to the address above or delivered to the Center’s Office within the established deadlines. Before enrolment, the original documents will be requested for verification.

(*) Through a certificate of employment history, contracts, etc.