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Description of the title
The Master’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage is an official degree of the Universitat Politècnica de València, designed to train highly qualified professionals in the field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
This master’s degree focuses on providing students with the necessary skills to research, conserve and restore different types of cultural property, including paintings, sculptures, textiles and graphic documentation.
Through theoretical and practical training, students will develop technical skills, as well as a deep understanding of the historical, artistic and aesthetic context of the works. Graduates will be able to work in museums, cultural institutions, as well as in heritage research and conservation projects.
Objectives of the degree
Develop advanced skills in conservation and restoration of cultural property.
Promote multidisciplinary research in the field of heritage conservation.
Acquire skills for the understanding and critical analysis of works of art and their historical-aesthetic context.
To train students in the design and execution of intervention projects in cultural assets.
Promote training in the use of innovative techniques and materials applied to conservation and restoration.
Career opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage offers various professional opportunities to its graduates, allowing them to work in areas such as conservation and restoration in museums, art galleries and heritage centers.
- Work as curator-restorers in cultural institutions.
- Participate in heritage-related research projects.
- Work as consultants in preventive conservation, exhibition management and restoration of works of art.
- Involvement in education, teaching and specialized conservation training.
- Collaborate with both public and private institutions, promoting the conservation and dissemination of cultural heritage.
Aimed primarily at
This master’s degree is designed for those seeking to specialize in the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.
- Spanish and/or foreign graduates in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.
- Spanish and/or foreign graduates in Fine Arts with a major in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage or other university degrees with a specialization in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.
- Spanish and/or foreign graduates with degrees or other degrees related to the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, who can access this Master’s Degree and that the Academic Committee of the Master’s Degree admits for their curriculum vitae.
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 90 ECTS
Mandatory:12 ects |Electives:66 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):12 ects
Module 1. Research and management :30 ects mandatory
Subject:Research methodologies
Minimum credits: 18 | Character: Mixed
Subject:Heritage management and dissemination
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Mixed
Module 2. Specialization disciplines :48 ects mandatory
Subject:Specific intervention methodologies
Minimum credits: 48 | Character: Elective
Module 3. Master’s thesis :12 ects final degree project
Subject:Master’s thesis
Minimum credits: 12 | Subject: Final Degree Project
Internships
During the Master’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, students have the opportunity to carry out external internships in various institutions and companies related to cultural heritage. These internships allow students to apply the knowledge acquired in a real professional environment, facilitating their training and bringing them closer to the reality of the field of conservation and restoration. In addition, the internship offer includes options in museums, churches and other heritage spaces, which enriches the training experience through participation in specific restoration projects.
Research and access to Ph.
The master’s degree offers several lines of research that focus on the conservation and restoration of works of art and cultural heritage. These lines are fundamental for those seeking to deepen the field of research and access to doctoral programs.
- Paint conservation
- Sculpture restoration
- Conservation techniques in archaeology
- Textile analysis and treatment
- Preservation of graphic documents
- Conservation in contemporary art
- New conservation technologies
- Intervention methods in architectural heritage
- Preventive conservation in museums and collections
- Study of historical materials and techniques in works of art.
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
Students will be able to carry out an academic stay in one of the 97 countries with which the UPV has an agreement. There are more than 1,000 destinations to choose from in Europe (Erasmus scholarships), the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and Latin America, among others. More than 1,500 UPV students enjoy an exchange every year. If you would like to find out about all the options offered by the master’s degree, please contact the Office of International Exchange Programs.
Facilities and laboratories
The Universitat Politècnica de València offers students of the Master’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage the following facilities and laboratories:
- Classroom B-4-17 – Clean Practices and Theory
- Lab. E-0-23 – C+R Mural Painting
- Lab. B-3-4 – INTRO C+R Easel Painting
- Lab. E-1-9 – C+R Archaeological Mat.
- Lab. B-4-16 – C+R Gilding and Polychromy / C+R Non-Conventional Art
- Lab. E-0-10 – C+R Graphic and Paper / C+R Textile
- Lab. E-1-6 – Colorimetry
- Lab. E-0-11 – C+R Sculpture
- Lab. E-0-24 – C+R Inorganic Mat Sculpture
- Classroom B-4-13 – Clean Practices and Theory
Master’s Thesis
To obtain the title of Master’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, you must defend a Master’s Thesis (TFM). This work must integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout the master’s degree, reflecting the ability to address a research topic in the field of conservation and restoration.
The TFM can adopt different approaches, such as case studies, technical research, restoration projects or critical analysis of heritage interventions. The defense of the TFM will be carried out before a tribunal, where both the quality of the work presented and the student’s ability to argue and justify their methodological and technical choices will be evaluated.
Collaborating companies and more
The Master’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage collaborates with various institutions and companies, offering students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field. Some of the companies with which it maintains contact include:
- University Institute of Heritage Restoration
- Archeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ)
- Tarazona Monumental Foundation
- Fuentelsaz City Hall
- Setiles City Hall
