Master's in Industrial and Scientific Heritage

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Master's in Industrial and Scientific Heritage

Connecting the past and present through industrial and scientific heritage.

Industrial and Scientific Heritage encompasses both tangible and intangible remains that testify to the history, evolution, and contributions of industrial and scientific activities over time. This includes industrial facilities, equipment, documents, artifacts, technologies, scientific knowledge, and production techniques that hold significant historical, cultural, social, economic, and scientific value. These elements should be thoroughly valued and studied.

The Master's in Industrial and Scientific Heritage provides an opportunity to explore and analyze the connections between the past and present, focusing on the preservation, interpretation, and management of this unique heritage.

"Impulso Mestre 2026" Scholarship

These scholarships, worth 450 euros, are available to all students who:
a) Are applying, for the first time to the first year of a Master’s degree at NOVA FCT;
b) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree with a final grade equal to or higher than 15 (out of 20);
c) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree at a higher education institution in Portugal or in another Member State of the European Union.

Note: Only candidates whose course edition takes place at NOVA FCT are eligible.

The results will be announced in November 2026.

Check the regulations (in Portuguese only)!

Why this Master's?

  • Interdisciplinarity: This master's program offers an interdisciplinary approach, integrating skills from the departments of Applied Social Sciences, Conservation and Restoration, and Physics. It creates complementary synergies between history, technology, science, and conservation, preparing students to face the complex challenges of the modern world.
  • Skills Development: Students develop practical skills in research, critical analysis, communication, and project management, which are essential for careers in museums, cultural institutions, education, and heritage.
  • Work-based Training: Students will have the opportunity to engage with industrial and scientific heritage sites and collections through partnerships with institutions responsible for preserving this heritage.
  • Contribution to Society: By understanding and preserving industrial and scientific heritage, students contribute to promoting education, preserving cultural identity, and stimulating innovation and creativity in society.

Applications 2026/27

1st Phase: February 4 to March 27, 2026

2nd Phase: June 1 to July 17, 2026

3rd Phase: August 19 to September 4, 2026

Single application phase for international students: February 4 to May 10, 2026

Vacancies: 20

Duration: 2 years

Format: In-Person, Daytime

Language: English

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Course Coordinator: Paula Urze, mpic.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic division: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

The Master's in Industrial and Scientific Heritage is based on the excellent research conducted by the Departments of Applied Social Sciences, Conservation and Restoration, and Physics at NOVA FCT, as well as by the CIUHCT, VICARTE, and LIBPhys Research Centres. The teaching staff associated with this master's program are engaged in cutting-edge research in the fields of Applied Social Sciences, Conservation and Restoration, and Physics.

For whom

  • Holders of a bachelor's degree (1st cycle) or its legal equivalent.
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process.
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree recognized by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology as satisfying the objectives of the licenciatura degree.
  • Holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology as demonstrating their ability to complete this cycle of studies.

Career opportunities

  • Heritage management in central and local government organizations.
  • Curating arts, science, technology, and industrial heritage.
  • Preservation of industrial and scientific heritage.
  • Communication and industrial tourism.
  • Research in scientific, cultural, industrial, and heritage policy.

About the Department of Applied Social Sciences

The Department of Applied Social Sciences (DCSA) at NOVA FCT provides teaching and research in areas outside of the fundamental sciences and engineering, thus offering our students a structured education in the field of applied social sciences.

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