Courses at the Master's Programme in Conservation

Study plan

At the beginning of your studies, you will establish an individual study plan in consultation with the programme coordinator. The plan's purpose is to guide you through your studies and includes a time plan, your selection of courses, and your area of specialisation.

Individual courses

The individual courses offer a great opportunity for in-depth studies in a specific area of interest. They can also be used as complementary studies increasing orientation into a broader context.

The individual courses are normally given as literature-based courses but could also be designed as project courses in combination with field studies or internships. They are offered on several occasions throughout the programme. 

If you are interested in producing a research-intensive report in a specific area, you have the opportunity to write your master's thesis during the full second year. 

Year 1

Built environments and management of change, 7,5 credits

Course code: KUA701
Syllabus (PDF)

The course offers an in-depth understanding of basic concepts and theoretical issues in the field of conservation through historical and international perspectives. You learn how to position yourself in relation to contemporary conservation approaches, while independently and critically referring to relevant concepts and theories.

Advanced methods for documentation and analysis of built environments, 15 credits

Course code: KUA702
Syllabus (PDF)

In this course, you examine the built environment as a dynamic resource with economic, social, and cultural value, where preservation and transformation require critical analysis and deep understanding. The course gives you knowledge and practical skills in documentation and analysis methods, focusing on data collection and interpretation of material, structural, and spatial properties. The course also prepares you to develop informed strategies for conservation and sustainable transformation. It covers measurement, drawing, 3D documentation, digital visualisation, and scientific analysis of materials, craftsmanship, and structures. Heritage planning methods for site analysis and value assessment are also introduced.

Built environments and contemporary challenges, 15 credits 

Course code: KUA703
Syllabus (PDF)

Space, place and landscape, 15 credits

Course code: KUA704
Syllabus (PDF)

Research methods in cultural heritage conservation, 7,5 credits

Course code: KUA410
Syllabus (PDF)

The course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to perform independent research in cultural heritage conservation. The course includes the following research topics: ethics; archival and bibliographical methods; data collection methods (case studies, experimental research, surveying, and statistical studies); different approaches (comparative, exploratory, prescriptive and normative); design; and the presentation of research results.