Conservation with Specialisation in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects, Master's Program

Education facts

Code: N2KVP

The Master's Programme in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects provides an opportunity to specialise within the field of conservation and to develop in-depth skills in conservation techniques and instruments. The programme incorporates critical thinking in conservation and prepares you for professional work in your specialisation area, as well as lays the foundation for future academic studies. About<br> The Master's Programme in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects incorporates professional codes of ethics and scientific methods of analysis in assessing the condition of artefacts and implementing preventive and remedial methods for conservation. At the programme, you will develop methodological and technical skills while incorporating critical thinking in conservation, reflecting on how your decisions influence context and treatment. The programme offers a new specialisation at each start of the programme. In the academic year 2024/2025, we offer archaeological materials as a specialisation. In the following academic year, 2025/2026, the specialisation is stone. Specialisations for the upcoming years are metals, monumental art, glass and ceramics, paper, and conservation science. After graduation<br> Graduates receive the degree Master of Science in Conservation with Specialisation in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects and studies at the programme make you eligible for future academic studies. The master's programme is given in accordance with the European professional standard for conservation which opens up for work both in Sweden and internationally. Our former students work in museums, private conservation studios and libraries. Former students have also started their own businesses. Apply to the Master's Programme in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects: [www.gu.se/en/study-gothenburg/conservation-with-specialisation-in-conservation-of-cultural-heritage-objects-masters-program-n2kvp](<https://www.gu.se/en/study-gothenburg/conservation-with-specialisation-in-conservation-of-cultural-heritage-objects-masters-program-n2kvp>)

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Conservation. Students with equivalent education may, after examination, be admitted to the program. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Conservation with Specialisation in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects, Master's Program

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %