This full-time undergraduate course in conservation-restoration studies provides the learner with the opportunity to obtain the fundamental knowledge, skills and competences in conservation-restoration in a particular area of studies on offer. After an initial common year, learners then have the possibility to focus on a specific area. During the three years, which include practice-led formation and internships, the learner appreciates the complex nature of conservation-restoration as an interdisciplinary endeavour in which the conservation-restoration graduate collaborates with other members of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of a warranted conservator restorer, for the benefit of the heritage. Through the final-year dissertation project of choice the learner has the opportunity to delve into further detail within the area of focus.

Learners who successfully complete this programme may enrol in the MCAST Master in Conservation, in partial fulfilment of the requirements to qualify for a warrant to practice according to the Cultural Heritage Act (CAP. 445) of the Laws of Malta

• Assistant Conservator,
• Restorer in the Heritage Sector

Internal Progression Route…

• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Cultural Heritage Skills*, or
• MCAST Advanced Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Mastru)*, or
• any MCAST MQF Level 4 Advanced Diploma

OR

2 subjects as A-Level passes and 2 subjects as I-Level passes.

*Students progressing from the MCAST Advanced Diploma in Cultural Heritage Skills and from the MCAST Advanced Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills, will be given preference in cases where the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places.

Students who have achieved the Higher Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Kapumastru) can continue their studies for the Bachelor in Conservation (Honours) from year 3 of studies to complete a degree.

Applicants may be asked to sit for an Interview and/or present their Portfolio.

An Applicant aged 23 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.