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MA Conservation Of Archaeological And Museum Objects

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    MA 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Description

Become a conservation scientist or work in the fields of artefact research or preventive conservation.

This is a 2 year (full-time) or 3 year (part-time) course that is particularly appropriate for those seeking a career in conservation research, preventive conservation or for those with significant practical work or an undergraduate degree in conservation who are interested in exploring a particular facet of the field in greater depth.

Graduates of the course typically go on to work in museums or large heritage organisations. Graduate students are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, but manual dexterity, a knowledge of chemistry and an enthusiasm and desire to work with museum objects are essential.

Example of modules:

  • Conservation Theory
  • Conservation Skills
  • Artefact Studies Care of Collections
  • Conservation Practice Dissertation.
  • F4K707: Conservation of Archaeological

Entry Requirements

A good second class honours degree (typically 2:1 Honours) or international equivalent in any subject and a pass in mathematics at Grade 4 (or C) or above at GCSE level, or equivalent. Applicants without a degree will be required to demonstrate sufficient academic capability to satisfactorily complete this degree.

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