Master's degree in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (SAHC) Program By Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) |Top Universities

Master's degree in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (SAHC)

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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Engineering - Civil and StructuralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master's degree in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (SAHC), coordinated by the Universidade do Minho and with the UPC as a participant, provides advanced engineering training in the conservation of historical architectural structures. The course is taught by experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, geophysics, chemistry and history and aims to provide a multidisciplinary understanding of the field of structural conservation.

General details

Duration and start date:
One academic year, 60 ECTS credits. Starting September

Timetable and delivery:
Mornings and afternoons. Face-to-face

Location:

  • Universidade do Minho (Portugal) 
  • Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic) 

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master's degree in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (SAHC), coordinated by the Universidade do Minho and with the UPC as a participant, provides advanced engineering training in the conservation of historical architectural structures. The course is taught by experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, geophysics, chemistry and history and aims to provide a multidisciplinary understanding of the field of structural conservation.

General details

Duration and start date:
One academic year, 60 ECTS credits. Starting September

Timetable and delivery:
Mornings and afternoons. Face-to-face

Location:

  • Universidade do Minho (Portugal) 
  • Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic) 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
72+

The admission requirements for students wishing to enroll in the Master Course are a  good quality degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications . Architects wishing to apply should have a solid background in structures. Typically, students are expected to have a  higher education degree with four or five years .
Students not holding a previous MSc degree cannot enroll in the University of Padova, Italy.

Students from non-English speaking countries are required to have one of the following certificates:

  • TOEFL certificate paper based (minimum score 525)
  • TOEFL certificate internet based (minimum score 72)
  • IELTS certificate (academic version, minimum score 6.5)
  • Other recognized language proficiency certificate
1 Year
Feb
May
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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