University of Bologna Master in Science for the Conservation - Restoration of Cultural Heritage
University of Bologna

University of Bologna

Master in Science for the Conservation - Restoration of Cultural Heritage

Ravenna, Italy

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Master in Science for the Conservation Restoration of Cultural Heritage at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna is taught in English and trains conservation scientists in technical and scientific conservation knowledge. The programme takes an interdisciplinary approach with courses in chemistry, physics, biology, mineralogy and cultural heritage conservation, giving skills in study, diagnostics and conservation of cultural heritage within multidisciplinary teams. The university promotes inclusion, equity and diversity through listening and dialogue.

Career Outcomes: Graduates fit roles in conservation science, materials analysis, diagnostics, restoration and heritage management; potential careers include conservator-restorer, conservation scientist, heritage diagnostician, conservation researcher.

The programme, delivered entirely in English, is designed to train conservation scientists with sound technical and scientific knowledge of conservation, enabling them to contribute to the study, diagnostics and conservation of cultural heritage as part of an interdisciplinary team.

What you will study

The programme, characterised by an interdisciplinary approach, includes courses in chemistry, physics, biology and mineralogy, as well as cultural heritage conservation. The range of subjects covered is necessary to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the different cultural heritage materials, an essential prerequisite for planning and for undertaking conservation and restoration work.