Undergraduate Programme in Conservation-Restoration

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Undergraduate Programme in Conservation-Restoration

Preserve the past, transform the future.

The Undergraduate Programme in Conservation-Restoration equips students with the skills, competences and knowledge to enter the national and international job market in the field of Conservation, as well as to pursue advanced studies in second-cycle programmes. The curriculum aligns with the accreditation standards of the European Network for Conservation-Restoration Education (ENCoRE), providing a strong academic foundation with an emphasis on Preventive Conservation and Collection Management.The minimum number of credits required to obtain the degree is 180 ECTS (3 years).

The programme adopts an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning approach, fostering dialogue with other fields of knowledge. This approach enriches students' education, equipping them to make responsible and well-informed decisions in safeguarding Cultural Heritage.

With a higher education pathway spanning five years (Bachelor's and Master's), in line with the Cultural Heritage Framework Law (Law No. 107/2001, of 8 September) and ENCoRE network guidelines, students of NOVA FCT in Conservation- Restoration are fully qualified to practise as conservation-restoration professionals.

Applications 2025/26

Vacancies: 24

Specific exams:

One of following groups:

03 Drawing + 12 History of Culture and Arts or

07 Physics and Chemistry + 16 Mathematics or

12 History of Culture and Arts + 18 Portuguese

Course coordinator:

Catarina Villamariz

lcr.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

  • Interdisciplinary and Practical Training: The bachelor's degree combines ethics, science, and professional practice, equipping students to work in Preventive Conservation and Collection Management with an innovative and well-grounded approach.
  • International Recognition: The curriculum adheres to the guidelines of the European Network for Conservation-Restoration Education (ENCoRE), ensuring training aligned with international standards and robust preparation for the job market, both nationally and internationally.
  • Continuity of Studies: The bachelor's degree provides access to second-cycle programmes in various specialisation areas, such as Conservation-Restoration and Conservation Science, fostering the continuous development of competences, skills and knowledge.

Program

The undergraduate program at NOVA FCT provides a scientific and technical education structured into two complementary stages. The first stage focuses on teaching fundamental sciences, providing the essential theoretical and scientific foundation for training conservation professionals. In the second stage, students engage in the practical application of this knowledge, acquiring the technical skills and hands-on experience required for the profession, namely in collections care, sustainability and preventive conservation.
The program concludes with a professional internship in a real-world work environment, allowing students to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge while preparing for the challenges of the job market.  

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

  • Museums and archives (public and private collections)
  • Cultural heritage institutions
  • Research institutes
  • Preventive Conservation
  • Collection Care

About the Department of Conservation and Restoration

The Department of Conservation and Restoration of NOVA School of Science and Technology has the mission of teaching and research in the area of Heritage, promoting its knowledge, conservation and enjoyment. The teaching staff with interdisciplinary skills and the properly equipped laboratories contribute to the creation of learning and research environments in the different areas of knowledge linked to conservation, considered in its relationship between theory and practice.

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