70210301 – Muzeyshunoslik, tarixiy-madaniy obyektlarni konservatsiya qilish, ta'mirlash va saqlash

70210301 – Museology, Conservation, Restoration and Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage Objects

Programme Description

The Master's degree programme 70210301 – Museology, Conservation, Restoration and Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage Objects is designed to educate highly qualified specialists in the fields of museology, cultural heritage protection, scientific research of historical and cultural heritage, conservation, restoration and preservation technologies, museum collection management, and the digital documentation of cultural heritage.

The programme provides students with advanced knowledge of the theory and methodology of museology, principles of cultural heritage protection, museum collection development and management, scientific documentation and cataloguing of museum objects, contemporary methods of conservation and restoration of historical and cultural heritage, museum exhibition design, cultural heritage management, museum education, cultural tourism, and international standards and regulations related to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage.

During their studies, students acquire professional competencies in scientific research methodology, comprehensive investigation of historical and cultural heritage objects, evaluation of their historical, artistic, and scientific significance, development of conservation and restoration projects, museum collection management, scientific documentation, digital preservation, application of modern information technologies, and preparation of scientific publications, professional projects, and master's dissertations.

Graduates develop practical skills in the application of modern information and communication technologies, electronic museum information systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), three-dimensional (3D) modelling, photogrammetry, laser scanning, digital archiving, and artificial intelligence technologies for the analysis, documentation, and management of cultural heritage.

Fields of Professional Activity

Graduates of the programme may pursue professional careers in:

• national and private museums;

• historical and cultural heritage reserves;

• cultural heritage protection organizations;

• conservation and restoration centres;

• archives, libraries, and scientific collections;

• higher education institutions and research organizations;

• governmental authorities responsible for cultural heritage management;

• international organizations and scientific projects related to cultural heritage;

• organizations engaged in cultural tourism and museum activities.

Types of Professional Activity

Graduates are qualified to perform the following professional activities:

• scientific research;

• museum studies and collection management;

• conservation and restoration practice;

• expert assessment and analytical activities;

• academic and teaching activities;

• cultural heritage management and monitoring;

• museum exhibition planning and project development;

• development and management of innovative and international projects.

Professional Responsibilities

Graduates are expected to:

• develop, register, catalogue, and scientifically document museum collections;

• evaluate the historical, artistic, and scientific significance of historical and cultural heritage objects;

• prepare scientifically based recommendations for the conservation, restoration, and preservation of cultural heritage;

• design museum exhibitions based on modern museological concepts;

• digitize cultural heritage objects and develop electronic databases;

• apply advanced conservation and restoration technologies;

• prepare scientific papers, monographs, catalogues, and research reports;

• teach museology and cultural heritage disciplines in higher education institutions;

• participate in national and international scientific and cultural heritage projects;

• comply with professional ethics, academic integrity, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements in professional practice.

Graduate Competencies

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates shall be able to:

• independently analyse scientific and practical issues in museology and cultural heritage protection;

• apply modern research methodologies and expert assessment techniques for historical and cultural heritage objects;

• develop and implement conservation, restoration, and preservation projects for cultural heritage;

• utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), three-dimensional (3D) modelling, and other digital technologies for documenting cultural heritage;

• effectively manage museum collections and apply modern museum information systems;

• introduce innovative technologies into museum practice and cultural heritage management;

• work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams and manage professional projects;

• apply international standards, use international scholarly literature, and participate in global academic cooperation;

• publish and present research findings in national and international scientific journals, catalogues, and academic conferences.