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MAS ETH in Conservation Science (MAS ETH CS)

Type: Master Programme
Topics: The classical approach in Conservation asks for a profound scientific and technical knowledge. Cultural Heritage Preservation can be responsibly conducted and governed only with technical resp. scientific knowledge as well as knowledge of building processes and preservation options in the treatment of historic structures. The ever growing asset of built structures demands conceptual, strategic as well as economically based considerations, which not only refer to protected buildings, but reflect on the totality of the whole built environment and infrastructure.
'Conservation Science' deals with fundamentals, terms, definitions and strategic methods of Conservation. The course also procures relevant knowledge of constructions and materials.
Objectives: Future generations of decision-makers - ranging from scientific researchers to experts in politics, economics and stately bodies - should be capable and competent to judge and act in questions of the built environment. Cultural and historical as well as technical and economical topics will be combined. The specialisation 'Conservation Science' focuses on the research, acquirement of knowledge and skills in all fields of conservation.
Professional perspectives: The MAS Programme provides a basis for operations in conservation. Specific contents and strategic knowledge are emparted.
Programme structure: The programme is divided in four terms (60 credit points). Courses generally take place on Thursdays, Fridays and if necessary at weekends. Some courses are carried out in combination with other Master Programmes.
Target group: Leading employees in the following fields: architecture, civil engineering, history, art history, preservation science and urban planning.
Requirements: Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications. A professional experience of at least one year is desired.
Required language skills: German: C1, English: B2 - Show proficiency scales
Tuition languages: German: 90 %  English: 10 %  
Responsible body: ETH Zurich, D-ARCH, Institute of Historic Building Research and Conservation (IDB)
Programme management: Prof. U. Hassler
Start: Autumn semester 2013, every second year
Programme duration: 2 years part-time
Location: ETH Zurich
Fees: CHF 9'000
Deregistration fee: After 30 days upon admission: CHF 4'500
Degree: Master of Advanced Studies with the title 'MAS in Conservation Science' (MAS ETH CS)
Credit points: 60 ECTS credits
Application period: January 1 - April 30, 2013 (late applications may be accepted upon request if places are available)
Information: ETH Zurich, Institute of Historic Building Research and Conservation (IDB), HIT H 43, 8093 Zurich, Phone +41 44 632 22 84, Fax +41 44 633 11 92
E-Mail: mas@idb.arch.ethz.ch
Registration: ETH Zurich, Centre for Continuing Education, HG E 18.1, Rämistr. 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland, Tel. +41 44 632 56 59, info@zfw.ethz.ch
 
Additional information: Links and downloads
Programme website: http://www.idb.arch.ethz.ch/10-0-mas.html
Online application: http://www.zfw.ethz.ch/application/admission/index_EN



 

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