The Master's final thesis represents the most significant stage in the educational and training process of a professional conservator-restorer of cultural heritage. Students are encouraged to develop specific interests and skills by implementing critical, original and innovative approaches to subjects learnt throughout the training programme.

The thesis project is organised to support students in implementing methods and techniques developed during their academic studies. It is also an opportunity to innovate new problem solving approaches to the many challenges that still exist within the profession. This important training period is designed to encourage independent workings skills, a fundamental requirement for a student’s professional growth, and to foster experimental approaches that maybe one day may contribute to better preserve our cultural legacies.

In developing a thesis, students must demonstrate that they can:
- identify and address specific problems independently;
- solve theoretical frameworks and operational practices in a critical, scientifically grounded and technically competent manner;
- communicate results obtained in written and oral forms.

For more information see the Master’s thesis guidelines available at moodle: https://moodle.bfh.ch/course/view.php?id=5456.