Architectural and Cultural Heritage (MA)

Department Architecture, Facility Management, and Geoinformation

Course content and objectives

The master course „Monumental Heritage“ is changing the name into “Architectural Cultural Heritage” from summer semester 2019 on. Everything will be the same, only the name will change. New applicants have to apply already for MAC instead of MMH. Everybody who will start from the summer semester 2019 will graduate under the Master of Arts in Architectural Cultural Heritage.

Requirements

For admission to a Master’s degree in cultural heritage preservation, a Bachelor’s degree (not less than six semesters) in a related field is compulsory – such as architecture, archaeology, history of art, civil engineering, geography, facilities management, history, interior design or surveying technology. Alternatively, relevant professional experience related to cultural heritage preservation can be considered.

Please provide:

Resume of academic and work experience
Portfolio demonstrating the applicant’s interest in Monumental Heritage concerns
English B2 approval (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Language Examination etc.) except for applicants from English-speaking countries

The course is taught in English. We require proof of you English language skill. This can be proved by submitting recognized certificates (for example IELTS, TOEFL etc.), if we have doubt about the quality of language skill, we will ask to seat for specific English language exam here in Germany. If you are a native English speaker, or if you have completed your bachelor course in English language and you can provide a certificate to confirm this, you do not need to do a language test.

Dear Students,

The master’s program "Monumental Heritage" is intended for students who have an interest in architecture, culture, history and restoration. It is a course created in a combination of studies about artistic qualities and the scientific understanding which is needed and developed further in this field.

Many of our cities derive their quality from their historical structures and buildings, which were created in this context. To understand and update these situations regarding conservation and optimization is the most important task for the preservation of the quality of the cities and the construction of buildings all over the world.

The subject is an interesting dialogue between cultures. The location of Dessau is particularly suitable for this discussion. In and around Dessau, there are no less than four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In addition, there are significant cathedrals and castles in the area, which can serve as good practical examples for teaching purposes.

On the other hand, Germany has lost a lot of heritage. For forty years now, this has made the people very sensitive about this topic. They developed a very detailed understanding of the legal and technical aspects of the preservation of their cities and monuments. Thus the standard is very high, making the location interesting again regarding this understanding. In other words, learning by doing.

We invite international students not to copy what has been done in Germany but to learn by doing research with us both on these buildings and monuments in their home countries. The idea is to help students to find their own position in the fields of restoration and conservation.

We welcome the students to work with us in order to understand and develop the knowledge in the history of buildings along with renovation and design strategies for the future.

In short, you are cordially invited to participate and learn what is appropriate for the field of “Monumental Heritage.”

We look forward to seeing you in Dessau!

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Lückmann

Director of Monumental Heritage

Architectural and Cultural Heritage (MA)

Department Architecture, Facility Management, and Geoinformation

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