Advanced Diploma in Cultural Heritage Skills at MCAST

This course addresses sectorial needs in order to support the management, conservation and preservation of cultural heritage. Successful candidates will be able to ethically collaborate with relevant stakeholders, and would work under the supervision of one of these.

Initially, the programme of studies provides the necessary applied theoretical material and ethical background for further training in technical aspects of cultural heritage and heritage skills. Options in the second and third year of the programme, which are open subject to demand and viability, include stone, metals, books, paper and textiles heritage skills, with training being carried out in workshops, laboratories and on sites. Moreover, training as part of an apprenticeship is an integral part of the programme.