Conservation University of Gothenburg

Overview

Conservation from University of Gothenburg  involve exploring how historical aspects can be seen as resources in sustainable development and developing new skills in documenting, assessing, and interpreting cultural heritage.

Quick Facts:

• This master’s programme is designed to deepen your knowledge about the characteristics and multiple layers of meaning of cultural heritage and the condition of its influence in societies. It helps you develop new skills in the documentation, assessment, interpretation, and conservation of cultural heritage.
• At the programme, you will engage in ongoing heritage projects and investigate current methods of conservation, covering issues of maintenance and reuse, contemporary developments, and different aspects of participatory heritage planning. The programme highlights how historical aspects can be seen as resources in sustainable societal development. Combining academic studies with research assignments, you get to link theory with practice, and build your capacity for both professional and research careers. In a broader scope, it provides you with new knowledge to address heritage conservation in relation to challenges of climate change, social movements, and socially equal futures. Learning about craft methods in building preservation, parks and buildings, as well as management methods for historic gardens are also included in the programme.
• The past four decades of experiences and connections have provided the Department of Conservation with an important history and position in Sweden. Participating in our master’s programme helps you find new connections, inspiration, and internships. The courses are taught by lecturers and guest scholars with national and international experience.