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Mehdizadeh Saradj F, Kamrani A. Master’s Curriculum in Heritage Restoration: Aligning Academic Education with Professional Requirements in Iran. KCR 2025; 8 (2) :1-15
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Master’s Curriculum in Heritage Restoration: Aligning Academic Education with Professional Requirements in Iran
Fatemeh Mehdizadeh Saradj * , Avideh Kamrani
Professor, Department of Heritage Preservation School of Architecture and Environmental Design.
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This study evaluates the curriculum of the Master’s program in Architectural and Urban Heritage Restoration in Iran, focusing on its effectiveness in preparing graduates for professional practice. The research investigates the extent to which the program aligns with contemporary labour market needs, technological advancements, and international standards in heritage conservation. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines comparative analysis of curricula from leading universities with alumni surveys and semi-structured interviews, analysed through MaxQDA. Findings indicate a marked gap between academic training and professional demands, particularly in practical experience, digital technologies, legal literacy, and interdisciplinary competencies. Respondents stressed the importance of experiential learning, integration of sustainable and environmental approaches, and enhancement of both soft and hard skills. The study concludes with recommendations for comprehensive curriculum reform, including context-based learning, updated course structures, and the establishment of specialised tracks such as material-based conservation, structural interventions, theoretical perspectives, and heritage crisis management.
Keywords: Curriculum Evaluation, Graduates’ Professional Competency, Heritage Restoration, Applied Skills, Interdisciplinary approaches.
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Type of Study: Research, Original, Regular | Subject: Application of modern sciences, technologies, equipment, materials and methods
Accepted: 2025/09/22 | Published: 2025/09/22
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