Access and Admission of Students

Access Requirements

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

1. Official Higher Degree (Bachelor level):
   – Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
   – Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
   – Graduate Degree in Conservation and Restoration

2. A comparable qualification issued by an institution in the European Higher Education Area that grants access to Master’s level studies in the country of issuance.

3. A comparable qualification 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 it represents an equivalent level of training. Admission through this route does not imply recognition or official equivalence of the degree for any purposes other than access to this Master’s program.

4. Other Higher Degrees:
   – Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (equivalent to a university diploma)
   – Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a specialization or track in conservation and restoration

Language skills will be considered important to facilitate student mobility and access to external internships abroad.

Some courses may require prior training in specific subjects or specializations.

 

Admission

To apply for the Master’s program, applicants must complete the pre-registration form (available for download from the ESCRBC website or at the ESCRBC Secretary’s Office) and submit it along with the following documents:

1. Copy of identification document (ID, passport, NIE, or national ID card)

2. CV including academic merits (GPA, additional degrees, relevant courses or training), experience related to the program’s content, and language skills

3. Academic degree certificate or proof of having applied for it

4. Academic transcript listing all subjects, credits (or hours), and grades

5. Certificates of any additional merits (degrees, language certificates, courses, work experience, etc.)

6. Motivation letter written by the applicant, explaining their academic, professional, or personal reasons for applying to this Master’s, and including their contact details (email and phone) in case an interview is needed

Applicants from outside Spain must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish.

The form must be completed, saved as a PDF, and sent together with all required documents as a single compressed file (ZIP or RAR) to the email address: master@escrbc.com

In addition to the required documents, the Master’s Academic Committee may request additional specific documentation. This may be submitted as scanned copies or delivered in person at the ESCRBC Secretary’s Office within the established deadlines.

Original documents will be required prior to enrollment for official verification.

• Pre-registration deadline: Online, until November 30, 2023

• Applicant interviews: Between December 11 and 15, 2023 (tentative dates)

Admission Criteria and Applicant 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 (MECES Level 2 / EQF Level 6) who wish to expand their skills through advanced, multidisciplinary training, fostering research skills and preparing for integration as conservation and restoration professionals in an international, especially European, context.

The program builds upon the content of the studies leading to the Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage offered at ESCRBC (Decree 33/2011), so an equivalent academic background is required. This ensures that students can successfully follow the course and that ESCRBC Master’s graduates meet the professional standards recognized in other European countries.

To ensure that student knowledge is aligned with the level required and that acquired competencies match international standards for Master’s-level professionals, prior knowledge must align with the core contents established by the Ministry of Education for the undergraduate level in Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (Royal Decree 635/2010). If this is not the case, supplementary training may be required.

Particularly relevant areas of prior knowledge include:
– Professional management and organization
– Conservation and restoration project development
– Research and documentation methodology

These areas are specifically expanded upon in the Master’s program.

Language proficiency at a B2 level is recommended to support student mobility and access to external internships abroad.

 

Assessment Criteria	Weighting
Alignment of the academic program with the admission profile	50%
Language proficiency	20%
Academic merits: Transcript of qualifying studies, additional degrees, and related training or courses	10%
Experience related to the program content	10%
Motivation, assessed through personal interview and motivation letter	10%

Access to certain subjects may require specific prior knowledge.