Master's Degree Programme in Conservation: Master's Degree Programme in Conservation
Code: K0525S6
- Degree title
- Master of Culture and Arts
- Credits
- 60 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (60 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The Master´s Degree in Conservation comprises 60 credits. The final thesis
(research and development project) compiles half of the degree. The time required for the study is 1,5 years. Studies are based on multiform learning including contact and distance learning. Various academic assignments will be given throughout the studies. The contact learning will take two days per month during normal working hours. The development and learning assignments are connected with working life R&D challenges.
The studies emphasize multi-professional and international networking. In the Degree Program of Conservation the professional development aspects emphasize working life competence. When starting their studies, students must have at least two years of prior working experience in the field of conservation.
Compulsory seminar work is an essential part of the study programme. The Master´s Degree in Conservation fulfills the qualification requirements for public service, being equivalent to university master’s degrees. The qualification title is Master of Culture and Arts (in Finnish ylempi AMK).
The focal areas of Master’s Degree studies in Conservation are:
- Current scientific research and development in conservation
- Current research and development in museology from the point of view of conservation
- Research of cultural heritage and international networking
- Project management
- Sustainability
Development
The content and guidelines of the Master´s Degree Program in Conservation have been discussed in the advisory committee having members both from Metropolia UAS and the leading museums in Finland.
Further information
Responsibility: Kirsi Perkiömäki, Head of the Degree Program
Contents: Nina Robbins
Administrator: Mika Rintala
Objective
The aim of the Master´s Degree in Conservation is to develop and deepen the student´s theoretical knowledge and skills and offer qualification to serve as an expert, leader and initiator of development in conservation. The students will be able to use and apply these qualification and skills in their own work as experts and developers in the field of cultural heritage.
The student understands the significance of conservation both in the national and international context of cultural heritage. The student will gain good skills to follow and analyze the debate and development in conservation and cultural heritage. The student will be able to use the results of the current research and development in these fields for development of her/his own professional expertise and work.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 |
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| K0525S6-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
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20 | |||||||||||
| K000GH94 | Project Management | 5 | |||||||||||
| K000GH95 | Museology | 5 | |||||||||||
| K000GD51 | Value Discussion Related to Heritage Preservation: | 5 | |||||||||||
| K000GD52 | Conservation as the Safekeeper of Our Material Past | 5 | |||||||||||
| K0525S6-1002 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
35 | |||||||||||
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 | |||||||||||
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 | |||||||||||
| K0525S6-1003 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | |||||||||||
| Total | 60 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
STRUCTURE Master (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) opinnäytetyö.
| Master´s Thesis |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Advanced Professional Studies |
| Project Management |
| Museology |
| Value Discussion Related to Heritage Preservation: |
| Conservation as the Safekeeper of Our Material Past |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Elective Studies |
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No attached course units |
| Not grouped |
ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Master’s degree
Replaces the “Metropolia's Generic Competences::Master's Degree” -matrix. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022
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Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| Museology |
| Value Discussion Related to Heritage Preservation: |
| Conservation as the Safekeeper of Our Material Past |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the development of new solutions that anticipate the future and produces new information using different research and development methods. |
| Project Management |
| Museology |
| Value Discussion Related to Heritage Preservation: |
| Conservation as the Safekeeper of Our Material Past |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and manage multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Value Discussion Related to Heritage Preservation: |
| Conservation as the Safekeeper of Our Material Past |
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Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages sustainable and responsible operating methods in their work and promotes sustainable change in their work community and society. |
| Museology |
| Value Discussion Related to Heritage Preservation: |
| Conservation as the Safekeeper of Our Material Past |
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Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own and their community's continuous learning and competence development, drawing on knowledge from different fields and the opportunities of digitalisation. |
| Project Management |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and manage their work community and reforms working life. - Is able to develop and manage multidisciplinary teams and work communities. |
| Project Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| K0525S6-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
20 |
| K000GH94 | Project Management | 5 |
| K000GH95 | Museology | 5 |
| K000GD51 | Value Discussion Related to Heritage Preservation: | 5 |
| K000GD52 | Conservation as the Safekeeper of Our Material Past | 5 |
| K0525S6-1002 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
35 |
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 |
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 |
| K0525S6-1003 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |