Courses at the Master's Programme in Conservation

The programme offers mandatory and elective courses on contemporary themes in the field of conservation. Mandatory courses are given in the first year, and during the second year (the master’s thesis). Elective courses are available during the second semester. 

Individual study plan

At the beginning of the programme, you will in consultation with the programme coordinator establish an individual study plan. The purpose of the study plan 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. The courses are given 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

Autumn 

• Conservation and Sustainable Development/Introduction to
  the Master's Programme in Conservation, 7.5 credits (PDF)
• Theory and History of Conservation, 7.5 credits (PDF) or an individual course, 7.5 credits  
• Integrated Conservation, 15 credits (PDF)

Spring 

• Research methods in Conservation, 7.5 credits (PDF)

Elective courses, up to 22.5 credits:

• Sustainable management of cultural landscapes, 15 credits (PDF) 
• Contemporary theoretical discussions within conservation, 7.5 credits (PDF)
• Individual courses 

Year 2

Elective courses, up to 30 credits:

• Digital Technologies for Heritage Conservation, 7.5 credits (PDF) 
• Advanced Digital Tools for Heritage Conservation, 7.5 credits (PDF)
• Industrial Heritage: Use and Re-use, 7.5 credits (PDF)
• Individual courses
• Courses at other departments at the University of Gothenburg, other Swedish universities, or Erasmus exchange

and 

• Master thesis in Conservation, 30 credits (PDF)

Or, if you want to produce a research-intensive report in a specific area:

• Master thesis in Conservation, 60 credits (PDF)