Student Access and Admission

Admission Requirements

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

1. An official higher degree at undergraduate 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 qualification issued by an institution within the European Higher Education Area, which qualifies the holder in that country to access Master’s studies.

3. An equivalent degree issued by a Higher Education institution outside the European Higher Education Area, without the need for official recognition, provided the competent educational authority verifies that the training level is equivalent. Admission via this pathway does not entail, under any circumstances, the official recognition of the applicant’s previous degree, nor its recognition for purposes other than access to the 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

Knowledge of foreign languages will be considered, as it is essential to promote student mobility and enable participation in international internships.

Some subjects may require prior knowledge in specific areas or specializations.

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Admission Procedure

To apply for admission to the Master’s program, applicants must complete the pre-registration form (available for download on the ESCRBC website and at the ESCRBC Office) and attach the following required documentation:

1. Copy of identity document (ID card, passport, residence card, or national identity document).

2. Curriculum vitae including academic merits (GPA, other degrees and relevant courses), experience related to the program’s content, and language proficiency.

3. Degree certificate or proof of having requested it.

4. Academic transcript showing the list of courses, credits (or hours), and the grades obtained.

5. Certificates of other claimed merits (degrees, language certificates, courses, professional experience, etc.).

6. Motivation letter written by the applicant, explaining academic, professional, or personal reasons for undertaking the Master’s, and including contact details (email and phone number) for a possible interview.

Applicants from other countries must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish.

The completed form and all required documents must be converted into PDF format and submitted as a single compressed file (ZIP or RAR) to:
master@escrbc.com

In addition to the required documentation, the Master’s Academic Committee may request further specific documents. These may be submitted electronically or delivered to the School Office within the established deadlines.

Before final enrollment, the original documents will be requested for official verification.

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Pre-registration Period

Online, until November 30, 2023

Applicant Interviews

Estimated dates: December 11–15, 2023

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Admission Criteria and Profile

The Master’s program is aimed at graduates in conservation and restoration (MECES Level 2 / EQF Level 6) who wish to expand their skills through advanced, multidisciplinary training, with an emphasis on research and professional integration in international—especially European—contexts.

The program builds upon the content of the Higher Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage offered at ESCRBC (Decree 33/2011), so it is essential to demonstrate equivalent prior training. This requirement ensures the academic benefit of students and is necessary for graduates of this Master’s program to meet the qualification standards for practicing the profession in other countries.

To ensure that students’ academic level matches the program and that the acquired competencies align with international standards for conservation-restoration professionals at the Master’s level, applicants must have previous training consistent with the basic contents established by the Spanish Ministry of Education for undergraduate artistic education in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (Royal Decree 635/2010). If not, complementary training may be required.

Particularly important are prior competencies in:

• Professional Management and Organization

• Conservation-Restoration Projects

• Research and Documentation Methodology

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

A minimum B2 language proficiency level is recommended to facilitate student mobility and participation in international internships.

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

Access to some subjects may require prior knowledge.

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