Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage · University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)

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University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)Bilbao
Bizkaia Campus
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General information about the degree

📚 Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage at the UPV/EHU trains professionals to preserve, restore and manage tangible cultural heritage. The curriculum covers art history, chemistry applied to conservation, documentation techniques, materials analysis, intervention methods and ethical restoration criteria. Students develop the skills to identify, assess and treat works of art, archaeological objects, textiles, documents and other cultural assets, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

✨ Specific Information

The degree combines theoretical and practical training, including specialist workshops and laboratories equipped for analysing and working on real pieces. Participation in conservation and restoration projects is encouraged, as is collaboration with museums, archives and other cultural institutions. The programme may offer external work placements and participation in international mobility programmes such as Erasmus.

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This degree is suitable for people with an interest in art, history and science who have manual skills, attention to detail and an appreciation of the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Observational skills, scientific rigour and ethical responsibility are valued.

🚀 Further Study and Career Opportunities

After completing the degree, graduates may pursue master's degrees in related areas such as advanced conservation, heritage management or museology. They are also prepared to work in cultural institutions, restoration workshops, museums, archives, libraries or companies specialising in the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.

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Arts and Design

Conservation and Restoration

If you are passionate about art and history and want to help cultural heritage reach future generations, Conservation and Restoration is your path. This discipline combines science, technique and artistic sensitivity to breathe new life into works of art, historical documents and monuments. Techniques for analysing and assessing artistic materials Methods for cleaning, consolidating and restoring paintings, sculptures and objects Art history and in-depth knowledge of historical materials Ethics and professional criteria for heritage conservation work Use of advanced technologies such as radiography and X-ray fluorescence You can work in museums, cultural institutions, archives, restoration laboratories or independently, becoming a guardian of the heritage that connects our past with the future.

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Arts and Design

The Arts and Design field brings together disciplines where creativity, technique and visual expression become your main tools. Here you will learn to turn ideas into images, objects, experiences and messages that make a real impact on the world. Foundations of drawing, composition and colour applied to different media Graphic design, typography and visual communication Digital arts, multimedia and interactive interfaces Fashion, illustration and product design Conservation and restoration of works of art and cultural heritage Art history and contemporary creative thinking Graduates of these programmes work in design studios, creative agencies, museums, the fashion industry, film, video games and digital media.

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