Master of Arts in Heritage Conservation and Site Management
An international joint Master's programme focused on the administration, management, and conservation of archaeological sites.
Best for:Best for graduates in archaeology, architecture, or tourism seeking a career in international heritage management.
Overview
The Heritage Conservation and Site Management (HCSM) programme is a joint degree offered by the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg and Capital University in Cairo. This full-time Master's programme provides students with the methodologies and knowledge required to manage archaeological sites, address conservation challenges, and navigate tourism and visitor management. Students engage in a curriculum that includes mandatory mobility phases between Germany and Egypt, culminating in a Master's thesis. The programme is designed to prepare professionals to protect heritage sites from threats such as urban growth, climate change, and tourism pressure.
What you'll do
- Complete mandatory modules in research methodology, heritage conservation, and archaeology.
- Participate in two intensive study projects totaling 24 ECTS.
- Undertake a mandatory mobility phase at the partner university in Cairo.
- Conduct independent research for the Master's thesis and participate in an oral defence.
- Engage with international guest lecturers and collaborative projects with global partners.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in archaeology, tourism, architecture, conservation, history, or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80)
Instruction: English
- Academic background in heritage-related disciplines
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Ability to participate in international mobility and cross-cultural study environments
- Must hold a first university degree (minimum Bachelor's)
- Equivalence of prior degree must be approved by the examination board
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Applicants must submit their application via the uni-assist portal. Candidates must choose their home university (BTU or Capital University) at the time of application.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Official English language proficiency certificate
- Academic transcripts
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