Access Requirements

To be admitted to 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 Bachelor’s-level Higher Degree:
   – Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
   – Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration

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

3. A comparable degree issued by a higher education institution outside the European Higher Education Area, without requiring official recognition, subject to prior verification by the competent education authority that it certifies an equivalent level of training. Admission through this route will not, under any circumstances, imply the official recognition of the previous degree nor its recognition for purposes other than access to this Master’s program.

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 focus in conservation and restoration

A B2 level in foreign languages is recommended to facilitate student mobility and access to external internships abroad.

Some courses may require prior knowledge of specific subjects or specializations (see the course syllabus tables).

Admission

To apply for admission to the Master’s program, candidates must fill out the pre-registration form available on this page or from the ESCRBC Secretary’s Office and submit it along with the following documentation:

1. 1. Copy of identity document: ID card, passport, NIE or national identity card.

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

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

   4. Transcript listing courses, credits (or hours), and grades.

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

   6. Motivation letter written by the applicant, explaining their reasons (academic, professional, personal) for applying, and including contact information (email and phone number) in case an interview is needed.

The completed form and all documents must be compiled into a single compressed file (ZIP or RAR) and sent via email to: master@escrbc.com

In addition to the required documentation, the Academic Committee may request specific supplementary documentation. This can be submitted scanned or delivered to the Secretary’s Office within the established deadlines.

Before enrollment, original documents will be requested for verification.

Applicants from other countries must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish.

Admission Criteria – 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 enhance their skills through advanced and multidisciplinary training, promoting research and preparing for integration into the professional field of conservation-restoration, particularly in the European context.

The program builds upon the content of the Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage offered at ESCRBC (Decree 33/2011). Therefore, equivalent training must be accredited. This requirement is essential not only for ensuring the successful completion of the program but also for the Master’s graduates to demonstrate a level of education consistent with the standards required to practice the profession in other European countries.

To ensure students’ academic level aligns with the program’s demands and that the competencies acquired match international standards for Master’s-level professionals in conservation-restoration, prior knowledge must correspond with the core content established by the Ministry of Education for Bachelor’s-level Artistic Education in Conservation and Restoration (Royal Decree 635/2010). If not, supplementary training may be required.

Prior knowledge in the following areas is particularly relevant:
– Professional Management and Organization
– Conservation-Restoration Project Development
– Research and Documentation Methodology
These areas are specifically developed further in this Master’s program.

Language proficiency at a B2 level is again recommended to support mobility and the possibility of participating in external internships abroad.

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

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

Update (12/14/2018): Provisional list of admitted students for the 3rd Edition of the ESCRBC Master’s Degree