About the "Cultural Heritage Preservation" Program

The Master's program in "Cultural Heritage Conservation" provides in-depth knowledge and skills necessary for the protection and conservation of our historical monuments.

What will you learn?

Within the framework of the Master's program, all fundamental issues are addressed, related to:

• Contemporary theory of immovable cultural property preservation;
• The evolution of public perceptions regarding their significance;
• International and national legal frameworks and institutional systems for preservation activities;
• Main forms of legal and territorial-spatial protection of immovable cultural assets;
• The inherent link between heritage preservation and historical knowledge of its essence;
• Traditional building materials, techniques, and technologies characteristic of regional heritage, alongside modern methods for conservation intervention;
• Methodological approaches for study, documentation, investigation, condition assessment, and design for the conservation, restoration, and adaptation of cultural property in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, and geodesy; modern principles of sustainable management;
• Socialization of cultural assets by improving accessibility, modern interpretation tools, museography methods, etc.

Professional Skills

The program will prepare you to be a highly qualified specialist capable of performing complex investigations, restoration and conservation designs, and participating in cultural heritage management.

PROFESSIONAL REALIZATION

Graduates of our program have unique opportunities in various spheres related to heritage preservation. You can work as a conservator or restorer, participate in the design and construction of historical buildings, manage cultural institutions, or contribute to heritage policy development. Your expertise will be sought after in state institutions, NGOs, museums, galleries, and private companies.

Educational-and-qualification degree

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) (Full-time: State-funded / Paid) - three semesters