Access Requirements

To access the Master’s Degree in Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in Europe, applicants must hold prior training in conservation and restoration (MECES Level 2 / EQF Level 6), accredited by possession of one of the following degrees:

Official Higher Degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s level:

• 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.

• Equivalent degree issued by an institution within the European Higher Education Area that qualifies the holder for access to Master’s-level education in the country of issuance.

• Equivalent degree from a higher education institution outside the European Higher Education Area, without the need for official recognition, provided that the competent educational authority verifies that the qualification certifies an equivalent level of training. Admission through this route will not, under any circumstances, imply official recognition of the applicant’s degree beyond access to Master’s-level artistic education.

Other higher education degrees:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a specialization or concentration in conservation and restoration.

Language proficiency will be assessed, as it is essential for facilitating student mobility and enabling participation in international internships.

Some subjects may require prior knowledge in specific areas or specializations (see the module, subject, and course descriptions, as well as the course guides).

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Admission Criteria and Candidate Profile

The Master’s Degree in Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in Europe is aimed at graduates in conservation and restoration, holding MECES Level 2 or EQF Level 6 qualifications, who wish to expand their competencies through advanced and multidisciplinary training. This training promotes the initiation into research activities and fosters integration into the conservation-restoration profession in an international, particularly European, context.

The Master’s curriculum builds upon the content of the studies leading to the Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage taught at ESCRBC (Decree 33/2011), and thus equivalent prior training must be accredited. This requirement is not only essential to ensure students’ success in the program but is also necessary so that graduates can demonstrate training aligned with the standards required for professional practice in neighboring countries.

To ensure that students’ academic background is suited to the program and that the competencies acquired are in line with international standards for Master’s-level conservation-restoration professionals, their previous knowledge must align with the core contents established by the Spanish Ministry of Education for higher artistic education at the bachelor’s level in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (Royal Decree 635/2010).

A B2 level of language proficiency is recommended to support student mobility and enable participation in international internships.

Selection Criteria for Admission

 

Aspect to be assessed	Weighting
Alignment of the study program of the access degree with the entry profile	50%
Language Proficiency	20%
Academic Merits: Academic record of the studies granting access to the program, other degrees, courses, or related training	10%
Experience related to the contents of the degree	10%
Motivation, assessed through a personal interview and a letter of motivation	10%

Certain subjects may require specific prior knowledge.

In the event of a tie, admission will be determined by the order of pre-registration.

Pre-registration

To apply for admission to the Master’s program, applicants must complete the pre-registration form (available for download on the ESCRBC website and also obtainable from the school’s Secretary Office) and submit it along with the following required documents:

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

• A curriculum vitae including academic merits (GPA, other degrees, and relevant courses or training), experience related to the program’s content, and language skills.

• A copy of the academic degree or official proof of having applied for it.

• A transcript of records listing the courses taken, the number of credits (or hours), and the grades obtained in each, as well as the overall average grade of the degree.

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

• A motivation letter written by the applicant, explaining the reasons (academic, professional, or personal) for applying to this Master’s program. It must include the applicant’s contact information (email and phone number) for a potential interview.

Applicants from other countries must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish.

The form and all required documents must be submitted as a single compressed file (.ZIP or .RAR format) via email to:
administracion@escrbc.com

In addition to the required documentation for pre-registration, the Academic Committee of the Master’s Program may request specific additional documents. These may be sent by email to the same address above or delivered in person to the school’s Secretary Office within the established deadlines.

Before enrollment, original documents will be requested for verification.

*Valid proof of professional experience may include a social security employment record, employment contracts, etc.