Masters program at University of Malta

Masters courses on Cultural Heritage Management and Conservation of
Stone and Wall Paintings at the University of Malta, Department of
the Built Heritage, starting October 2012, have now been announced
and online information and applications are available.

A full-time (three semester) interdisciplinary programme leading to
an MA in Cultural Heritage Management is aimed at persons wishing to
enter the field of heritage management, and will provide a sound
formation in the mediation of contemporary issues concerning
cultural heritage resources, and practical skills that will help
participants become effective leaders in this field. The course is
targeted at graduates in history, archaeology, history of art,
conservation, education and related disciplines.

A three-year full-time programme leading to an MSc in the
Conservation of Stone and Wall Paintings offers graduates a
professional formation in the field, through an equal balance of
theory and practice. Participants will have the opportunity to carry
practical work on the painted vault one of the oldest and most
important churches in the capital city, Valletta, Malta in
collaboration with the Courtauld Institute of Art, London, as well
as on other sites. The course is targeted at graduates in
archaeology, history of art, conservation, sciences, architecture,
engineering and related disciplines.

Further information and online applications for these two courses
can be found at:

    MA in Cultural Heritage Management:
    <URL:http://www.um.edu.mt/ben/overview/PMACHMFTT2-2012-3-O>

    MSc in the Conservation of Decorative Architectural Surfaces:
    <URL:http://www.um.edu.mt/ben/overview/PMSCCDAFTT2-2012-3-O>

Prof. JoAnn Cassar BSc PhD CSci CChem FRSC FGS FIIC
Stone Conservation Scientist
Head
Department of the Built Heritage
Faculty for the Built Environment
University of Malta
Msida MSD 2080
Malta


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