Admission and Student Access

Admission 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 degrees:

1. Official Higher Education 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.
   – Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration.

2. An equivalent degree issued by an institution within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that allows access to Master’s programs in the issuing country.

3. An equivalent degree issued by a higher education institution outside the EHEA, without the need for official recognition, subject to verification by the competent educational authority that it certifies an equivalent level of training. Admission via this route will not imply, under any circumstances, the homologation of the applicant’s previous degree, nor its recognition for any purpose other than access to these Master’s studies.

4. Other Higher Education Degrees:
   – Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (equivalent to a University Diploma).
   – Bachelor of Fine Arts with a specialization or pathway in conservation and restoration.

Language proficiency will be positively assessed, as it is essential for facilitating student mobility and accessing international internships.

Some subjects may require prior training in specific areas or specialties.

Admission

To apply for admission to the Master’s program, applicants must complete the pre-registration form (downloadable from the ESCRBC website and also available at the ESCRBC Registrar’s Office) and submit it along with the following mandatory documentation:

1. Copy of ID (NIF, passport, NIE, or national identity card).

2. CV including academic achievements (GPA, other degrees and relevant training), experience related to the program contents, and language skills.

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

4. Academic transcript showing a list of subjects, credits (or hours), and grades.

5. Certification of other claimed merits (degrees, language certificates, training, professional experience, etc.).

6. Motivation letter written by the applicant, explaining the reasons (academic, professional, personal) for pursuing this Master’s degree and including their contact information (email and phone number) for a possible interview.

Applicants from other countries must prove their knowledge of the Spanish language.

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

In addition to the required documents, the Master’s Academic Committee may request further specific documentation. This documentation may be submitted in digital format or delivered in person to the Registrar’s Office within the established deadlines.

Original documents will be required before final enrollment for verification.

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

• 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 with MECES Level 2 or EQF Level 6 who wish to enhance their skills through advanced and multidisciplinary training. It promotes research initiation and facilitates integration into the professional conservation and restoration sector at an international—especially European—level.

The program is based on the curriculum of the Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage offered by the ESCRBC (Decree 33/2011), and equivalent training must be accredited. This is essential both for academic success and to ensure that graduates of the ESCRBC Master’s program meet the professional standards required in surrounding countries.

To ensure students are academically prepared and acquire competencies aligned with international standards for Master-level professionals in conservation and restoration, prior knowledge should align with the core curriculum established by the Spanish Ministry of Education for Higher Artistic Education degrees in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (Royal Decree 635/2010). Otherwise, students may be required to complete additional training.

Particularly relevant is prior knowledge in the following areas:
– Professional Management and Organization
– Conservation-Restoration Projects
– Research and Documentation Methodology

The program includes specific in-depth study of these topics.
A B2 level in foreign languages is strongly recommended to enhance mobility opportunities and access to international internships.

Evaluation Criteria	Weight
Relevance of the applicant’s previous studies to the program’s admission profile	50%
Language proficiency	20%
Academic merits: Transcript of records of the access degree, additional degrees, and related training	10%
Professional experience related to the program’s content	10%
Motivation, assessed through a personal interview and motivation letter	10%

Specific prior knowledge may be required for access to certain subjects.

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