World Heritage Conservation

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 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. (*equivalencies will vary depending on grade scale of award presented but will generally require a grade average of B or a GPA no less than 3.08) 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. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/