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University College Dublin: World Heritage Conservation
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Archaeology |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
GradDip
Summary
The Graduate Certificate in World Heritage Conservation are part-time, online, distance learning courses designed to equip you with current thinking and professional understanding of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The programme will provide you with the knowledge base, skills and confidence to address World Heritage issues and to advance your career in this field.
The only World Heritage Distance Learning course in Ireland and one of the first of its kind in the world
A multidisciplinary programme offering modules in natural and cultural heritage
Designed for professionals and motivated participants working in areas related to the nomination and conservation of World Heritage Sites
A part-time, online, distance learning course with an international focus on heritage conservation
With 190 States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, nearly a thousand properties inscribed on the World Heritage List and an expanding number of properties on the Tentative List, all of which face conservation challenges, there is a growing need for professionals who understand how the Convention operates in terms of nomination, monitoring, conservation reporting and mitigation of threats.
Reflecting the spirit of the Convention, to safeguard natural and cultural heritage through an integrated approach, this programme provides graduates with a unique multidisciplinary perspective addressing conservation issues of both natural and cultural heritage.
We give you the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the working of the Convention and for decision making in areas related to the nomination and conservation of World Heritage properties.
Advancement in international conservation for managerial and policy positions in government, agencies, private practices and NGOs. The qualifications will contribute to career development for heritage custodians and stewards, ranging from national heritage and conservation officers to international conservation agencies.
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The programme is designed to accommodate applicants with a variety of academic qualifications including Archaeology, Architecture, Geography, Biology, Arts, Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Science and Economics. We welcome a diverse group of participants with a wide range of experience in different areas of cultural and natural heritage, to provide for a dynamic forum for discussion and interaction. Applicants are normally expected to have an honours university degree, or equivalent work experience. If English is not your native language, proof of your proficiency in English will be required, unless you took your primary degree through English in an English speaking country. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL Internet Based Test is 100. |
Fees
| EU | 74 Euros for per credit |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 74 Euros for per credit |
Graduate Certificate
Summary
The Graduate Certificate in World Heritage Conservation are part-time, online, distance learning courses designed to equip you with current thinking and professional understanding of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The programme will provide you with the knowledge base, skills and confidence to address World Heritage issues and to advance your career in this field.
The only World Heritage Distance Learning course in Ireland and one of the first of its kind in the world
A multidisciplinary programme offering modules in natural and cultural heritage
Designed for professionals and motivated participants working in areas related to the nomination and conservation of World Heritage Sites
A part-time, online, distance learning course with an international focus on heritage conservation
With 190 States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, nearly a thousand properties inscribed on the World Heritage List and an expanding number of properties on the Tentative List, all of which face conservation challenges, there is a growing need for professionals who understand how the Convention operates in terms of nomination, monitoring, conservation reporting and mitigation of threats.
Reflecting the spirit of the Convention, to safeguard natural and cultural heritage through an integrated approach, this programme provides graduates with a unique multidisciplinary perspective addressing conservation issues of both natural and cultural heritage.
We give you the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the working of the Convention and for decision making in areas related to the nomination and conservation of World Heritage properties.
Advancement in international conservation for managerial and policy positions in government, agencies, private practices and NGOs. The qualifications will contribute to career development for heritage custodians and stewards, ranging from national heritage and conservation officers to international conservation agencies.
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The programme is designed to accommodate applicants with a variety of academic qualifications including Archaeology, Architecture, Geography, Biology, Arts, Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Science and Economics. We welcome a diverse group of participants with a wide range of experience in different areas of cultural and natural heritage, to provide for a dynamic forum for discussion and interaction. Applicants should have an honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent ) with a 2.1 classification (Second Class Honours, Grade one or equivalent*). However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant or extensive work experience will be taken into account, so that in certain cases an award at a lower level or classification may be considered. If English is not your native language, proof of your proficiency in English will be required, unless you took your primary degree through English in an English speaking country. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL Internet Based Test is 100. |
Fees
| EU | 74 Euros for per credit |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 74 Euros for per credit |
MSc
Summary
The MSc in World Heritage Conservation is a part-time, online, distance learning course designed to equip you with current thinking and professional understanding of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The programme will provide you with the knowledge base, skills and confidence to address World Heritage issues and to advance your career in this field.
The only World Heritage Distance Learning course in Ireland and one of the first of its kind in the world
A multidisciplinary programme offering modules in natural and cultural heritage
Designed for professionals and motivated participants working in areas related to the nomination and conservation of World Heritage Sites
A part-time, online, distant learning course with an international focus on heritage conservation
With 190 States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, nearly a thousand properties inscribed on the World Heritage List and an expanding number of properties on the Tentative List, all of which face conservation challenges, there is a growing need for professionals who understand how the Convention operates in terms of nomination, monitoring, conservation reporting and mitigation of threats.
Reflecting the spirit of the Convention, to safeguard natural and cultural heritage through an integrated approach, this programme provides graduates with a unique multidisciplinary perspective addressing conservation issues of both natural and cultural heritage.
We give you the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the working of the Convention and for decision making in areas related to the nomination and conservation of World Heritage properties.
Advancement in international conservation for managerial and policy positions in government, agencies, private practices and NGOs. The qualifications will contribute to career development for heritage custodians and stewards, ranging from national heritage and conservation officers to international conservation agencies.
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The programme is designed to accommodate applicants with a variety of academic qualifications including Archaeology, Architecture, Geography, Biology, Arts, Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Science and Economics. We welcome a diverse group of participants with a wide range of experience in different areas of cultural and natural heritage, to provide for a dynamic forum for discussion and interaction. Applicants are normally expected to have an honours university degree, or equivalent work experience. If English is not your native language, proof of your proficiency in English will be required, unless you took your primary degree through English in an English speaking country. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL Internet Based Test is 100. |
Fees
| EU | 74 Euros for per credit |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 74 Euros for per credit |
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2024 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 126 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of almost 38,000 students with more than 10,000 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 11,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength of its teaching and …
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