Faculty of Humanities

Analysis, Documentation, Expertise, and Valuation of Artworks

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Type of programme
Postgraduate degrees
Duration
between 22-09-2026 and 19-06-2027
Credits
28 ECTS
Schedule
Monday and Wednesday, 4.00 to 7.00 p.m.
Language
Spanish
Modality
On site
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Reasons why

Reasons for taking this postgraduate course

  1. Learn from Top Experts

    Classes led by active, renowned professionals in the world of art and valuation. Connect directly with specialists from museums, galleries, and auction houses.

  2. Hands-On Learning from Day One

    Combine theory with visits to key institutions and real workshops. Put into practice art analysis, documentation, and valuation skills.

  3. Build Exclusive Networking Opportunities

    Access a high-level network of contacts. Take advantage of opportunities to connect with professionals and key players in the cultural and art market sectors.

  4. A Personalized Learning Experience

    Only 15 seats available. Enjoy close, high-quality learning with individual attention to boost your professional development.

  5. Master the Art Market

    Gain in-depth knowledge of valuation, technical analysis, and legislation. Understand how the art market operates at both national and international levels.

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Presentation

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The Postgraduate Degree in Artwork Analysis, Documentation, Expertise and Appraisal is unique because:

  1. It combines different areas in the same programme that help you discover cultural sector and the art market first hand.
  2. Teaching combines theoretical sessions in the classroom with practical sessions and visits to both private and public institutions of the cultural sector and the art market.
  3. The teaching staff is made up of a selection of renowned professionals who are active in the sector.
  4. The postgraduate course is aimed at both students and professionals from different fields who are interested in expanding their training in order to develop various professional activities: as antiquarians or in museums, art galleries, auction houses, consultancy, appraisal, insurance or intervention in judicial processes, among others.
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Objectives

The main objective of the graduate programme is to consolidate and expand the knowledge of students and professionals engaged in the cultural sector and the art market. It is mainly focused on students trained in Art History, Fine Arts, Conservation-Restoration and Humanities so they can acquire more complete professional competencies specific to the artistic market such as familiarising themselves with artistic techniques, the market, documentation, cataloguing, appraisal and current legislation. Due to the teachers selected and the comprehensive multidisciplinary programme, this first edition predicts a high employability rate for future graduates.

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Practical and innovative methodology

  • Dynamic and participatory classes with professionals in the sector.
  • Visits to artists’ workshops, museums, art galleries, antique dealers, auction houses and catering centres.

     
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Prospective students

The course is directed at graduates of Art History, Fine Arts, Conservation-Restoration and Humanities who wish to obtain and master professional skills to consolidate or join the cultural sector and the art market. The essential requirement is a diploma or bachelor's degree that certifies these skills.

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Professional opportunities

Thanks to the Postgraduate Degree in Artwork Analysis, Documentation, Expertise and Appraisal, you will enhance, acquire and consolidate key professional competencies to enter the cultural sector and the art market, whether in the antiques trade or in contemporary art. 

Curriculum

Study programme and subjects 2026-2027

Subjects in course 1 Type Term ECTS
Block 1: Familiarity with Artistic Techniques Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 5.4
Block 2: Documentation, Cataloguing, and Valuation of Artworks Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 5.4
Block 3: Forgery of Artworks Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 1.2
Block 4: the Antique Market and the Contemporary Art Market Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 3.3
Block 5: the Material Conditions of Artworks Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 1.2
Block 6: Art and Law Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 1.5
Block 7: Art in the Media Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 0.3
Block 8: Final Course Project Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 9
Introductory Block Type: OB Term: Annual ECTS: 0.7
  • ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
  • Term: calendar period
  • (a): subjects which are taught in English

Information sessions

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Admission process

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Admission process for master's and postgraduate programmes

  • Request information

  • Application for admission

    • Delivery of documentation
    • Validation of documentation
  • Assessment of candidate

  • Result of admission process

    • Admission
    • On hold
    • No admission
  • Deposit paid

  • Enrolment

    Between July and September

    • Tuition paid
  • Welcome!

    You are now part of UIC Barcelona

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The requirements are as follows:

  • Graduate in Art History, Fine Arts, Conservation-Restoration or Humanities, with degree or recognition in Spain.

In the admission process a good academic record, the curriculum of applicant and whether they have worked or work in the cultural sector or the art market, as well as their intellectual output, if any, and other personal creative characteristics will be positively valued.

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Admissions process

If you have decided to take the postgraduate degree, follow the steps below to complete the admissions process. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, as places are limited.

1st. Application for admission online

  • Application for admission

2nd. Submission of the following documentation (*)

  1. An attested original photocopy of your degree certificate or a document recognising the degree as equivalent, or an attested original photocopy of the receipt for payment of fees for issuing the degree certificate.
  2. An attested original photocopy of your academic transcript containing your marks 
  3. A photocopy of your national ID card (DNI) or passport.
  4. Si el idioma de procedencia de la documentación no es el español, presentar una traducción jurada original al español del título universitario y del certificado académico.
  5. Professional CV.
  6. Letter of motivation with the presentation of the personal reasons of the student for selecting the postgraduate course, with particular reference to how the knowledge they will acquire is relevant (maximum 500 words).
  7. If the documents are in a language other than Spanish, please submit a sworn Spanish translation of your degree certificate and academic transcript.

(*) In the case of students with official university degrees outside the EU, they will be informed about any additional documentation that is necessary.

3rd. Possibility of interview

If necessary, an interview may be held with the coordinator and the director of the course. Once accepted, students can start the process of booking places and registration.

Once you have been admitted, you will be able to start the process of booking your place and enrolment. 

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Admission Criteria

Admission is obtained from an assessment of the following documentation by part of the coordination and direction of the postgraduate course:

  • Academic record.
  • Letter of motivation with the presentation of the personal reasons of the student for selecting the course.
  • Professional CV.
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Reservation

Once the admission process has been passed, the admitted student will pay 20% of the price of the first year of the Master, as a place reservation, after receiving the official letter of admission. Once the enrolment has been formalised, the student will pay the remaining 80% of the first year's fees in a single payment.

At the end of the first academic year, the student will receive a registration form corresponding to the second year, and will proceed to the payment within the stipulated period.

Reservation

Those who have been accepted on the master's degree course receive a letter of admission conditional upon payment of a place reservation.

The place reservation must be made by paying, within 15 calendar days of receiving notification of admission, 20% of the total amount of the first course into a bank account of "La Caixa".

Once the place reservation has been formalised in the aforementioned manner, if a person does not meet the requirements for admission to the course - according to the state or regional legislation in force at any given time -, does not have the required qualification or the course does not formalise enrolments due to a lack of enrolments, UIC Barcelona will refund the full amount of the place reservation.

If the student, of his/her own free will, withdraws from the course for any reason whatsoever, UIC Barcelona will return the amount received for the place reservation in full and without any obligation to refund it, as compensation for any damages caused.

If the student does not make the place reservation effective, it will be understood that he/she renounces the place, so that UIC Barcelona is authorised from that moment to cancel the place application made.

Enrolment

The enrolment period will be communicated to those persons admitted with a reserved place once the expected number of admissions has been covered. Once the official enrolment has been formalised, the student will have 15 calendar days to pay the remaining enrolment fee in a single payment.

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Application Process Deadlines for 2024-2025

First call for applications

  • Deadline to submit documents:
  • Results communication:
  • Deadline to reserve place: 

*Following each step, the applicants will be notified if they have been:

a) Accepted: You will receive your acceptance letter along with instructions on how to pay the deposit and reserve a place. Acceptance will only be confirmed upon payment.

b) Placed on a waiting list: Your application will be reviewed again during the next call.

c) Not accepted

Documents submission must be complete in order to include the applicant in each admission call. If some documents are missing, your application will be kept until completed and reviewed during the next admission call.

Prices, grants and financial aid

Price

€172.00 / ECTS x 28 = €4,816.00. *Prices corresponding to the 2026-2027 academic year.
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Grants

UIC Barcelona offers various fellowships supported by both public institutes (MEC or AGUAR), as well as private UIC Barcelona funds.

For further information, please check with our admissions department:

Grants offered by UIC Barcelona for master's degrees and postgraduate programmes
 

 

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Other grants

Those pursuing master's degrees or postgraduate programmes studies at UIC Barcelona are also eligible for other scholarships.

Other grants
 

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Financing

In order to make tuition fee payments easier for students, UIC Barcelona offers various financing options through its partner banks.

Financing

 

Alumni Ambassador

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The Alumni Ambassadors are volunteer alumni who will explain their experience at UIC Barcelona to you. With them you will be able to resolve any doubts that may arise about the chosen program, the University and your experience as a student.

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What questions can you ask an Alumni Ambassador?

  • What do you value most about this program?
  • What profile of students studied it?
  • What do you think about teachers?
  • What professional practices did you do?
  • What are the advantages of studying in Barcelona?
  • If he/she already has a job and if he had a hard time finding one.
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Don't miss this magnificent opportunity to learn first-hand what it means to do a program at UIC Barcelona and the value it brings you in the development of your career. If you have any specific questions about the admission process, scholarships, visas or financial aid, you can contact directly admisiones@uic.es.

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