MScConservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage
| Study location | Italy, Mestre |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | CM60/GGG/2018 |
| Tuition fee | €2,300 per year |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. |
| Entry qualification | Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. Get more information about how the preliminary evaluation of your application takes place PLEASE NOTE: Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements. In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. More specifically, you must have obtained at least 48 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields:
In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, this programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records. The Teaching Committee will also examine your CV in order to establish your possession of adequate personal preparation. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME, be sure to assess whether your academic background and experience are likely to satisfy the programme’s minimum curricular requirements! Read more about this programme’s minimum curricular requirements on the university website (Enrol > Admission) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters. |
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| Language requirements | English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
NEWS! A webinar showcasing this programme and involving a professor and a current student took place as part of Ca’ Foscari’s 2023 INTERNATIONAL OPEN DAYS.
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This programme trains you as an expert in cultural heritage conservation by applying an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates the study of chemistry, physics, biology, computer science and geology.
The programme’s study plan prepares you to make use of a wide range of modern restoration and conservation technologies as well as design new ones while also equipping you with the knowledge and experience you need to plan and execute prevention and maintenance projects and to study artefacts in a conservational context.
Since the study programme emphasises hands-on experience, you will get to practice what you are learning in a city that is exceptionally rich with artistic and cultural heritage.
Explore this programme’s study plan (Study > Study plan > Enrolled in the 2023/2024 academic year)
Programme structure
This programme includes the following components:
- course work
- curricular internship
- final thesis
You can request to spend one or two semesters at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes, and your curricular internship can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.
Career opportunities
As a graduate, you will be a trained conservation scientist, a technical and scientific expert in the conservation of cultural heritage, so you’ll be ready to launch a career with both public and private organisations as well as businesses and laboratories specializing in restoration and conservation.
Possible career opportunities include:
- Museum technician
- Restorer
- Cultural consultant
- Restoration technology development
The programme also allows you to continue your studies with a doctorate in chemistry.
NB: The deadline to apply for admission in 2024/25 as a non-EU citizen residing outside Italy has already passed. The platform will begin accepting applications from these applicants for the 2025/26 academic year in December.
NB: The deadline to apply for admission in 2024/25 as a non-EU citizen residing outside Italy has already passed. The platform will begin accepting applications from these applicants for the 2025/26 academic year in December.