THE MASTERS IN APPLIED CONSERVATION - M.CONS.
ICMCH resolutely approaches conservation as an academic discipline, and the creation of the M.Cons. is part of the Institute’s attempt to fully integrate conservation to University standards in line with ENCoRE’s objectives and, as of 2007, the outcomes of the Heritage Malta-led ECPL project (here create a link to www.ecpl-project.eu). For this reason, the course addresses specifically students who already have a sound background in conservation: the M.Cons. is open to students who already have completed undergraduate studies in conservation (or have equivalent qualifications). Moreover, the course is based on clearly defined learning outcomes related to knowledge, skills and competences that were defined during the ECPL project on the parameters indicated within the European Qualifications Framework. This brings the course to the forefront of conservation-restoration education in Europe.
Apart from featuring a theoretical part, the course includes both a practical component and a research component, thus giving students the opportunity to further develop their knowledge, skills and competences as future professional conservator-restorers. The M.Cons. graduates may, depending on their interest, proceed to read for a PhD or go into practice as conservator-restorers upon receipt of a warrant. The Masters degree is also valid overseas.
Candidates are to choose a path from the following two options:
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Path 1 - Organic Materials
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Path 2 - Inorganic Materials
The course shall be open to applicants in possession of:
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the degree of Bachelor in Conservation and Restoration Studies (Honours)-B.Cons. (Hons) with at least Second Class of the University of Malta;
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a qualification with at least the equivalent of second class studies for which the Board considers comparable to those for the Bachelor in Conservation and Restoration Studies (Honours)-B.Cons. (Hons) that ensures that applicants can follow the course with profit;
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and who are able to satisfy the Board of Studies that they have the necessary aptitude to join the Course, normally through an interview.
The language of instruction is English.
