Master in Conservation

Institute: Institute for the Creative Arts

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: CA7-W12-23p
MQF Level: Level 7
Credits: 90 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: Part-Time – equivalent duration spread over a Part Time schedule of sessions, typically spread over 40 months’ part time studies

Course Description

This postgraduate programme in conservation-restoration studies provides a former graduate in conservation-restoration studies the opportunity to obtain specialist knowledge, skills and competences in conservation-restoration in a particular area of studies on offer. While the programme offers some units which are common to all participants, other units focus on a specific area. During the five semesters, which include practice-led projects of a complexity commensurate to such a level of professional formation, the learner will complete formal education in conservation-restoration according to national and international standards. Moreover, through the research project of choice, the learner will engage in specialist research that contributes to the sector in a particular area of conservation-restoration. For this reason, the specialisation selected at this level shall be related to that studied at undergraduate level.

Fees:
Fees apply – Further information through MG2i (MCAST Gateway to Industry)

Career Prospects

Conservator,
Restorer in the Heritage Sector following a Warranting Process

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
MCAST Bachelor in Conservation (Honours)

OR

an equivalent first degree in the area of Conservation (MQF Level 6 at 180 ECTS or more) awarded by a recognised Institution.

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Until future communication on matter, this Master’s Programme is only being offered on a Part Time delivery mode (during academic year 2025/26). Information can be found on the MG2i Website promoting such programmes – https://mg2imalta.com/.

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Updated: 2025-06-24