This hands-on conversion programme is dedicated to teaching the next generation of conservators through problem-based learning on real heritage objects.
Our flagship MSc in Conservation Practice is a carefully crafted conversion course designed to develop humanities and science graduates into emerging conservation professionals. From first principles to a sophisticated understanding of methods and materials, you’ll be introduced to interventive and preventive conservation of cultural heritage artefacts.
Taking a theory into practice approach to your learning, you’ll gain hands-on experience conserving cultural heritage artefacts from museums and collections from the UK and across the globe under the guidance of leading experts in conservation practice and science. This will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills in traditional and novel conservation techniques to operate at a professional conservation level in the heritage sector, with a solid platform for pursuing future research, and a host of transferable skills in project and resource management, problem solving and communication.
This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
Year 1 entry
With your online application you will need to provide:
If you do not have a 2.2 degree, your application may be considered on the basis of a combination of your existing higher education qualification and your professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.
Year 2 entry
If you are currently studying on or have graduated from the BSc Conservation Practice at Cardiff University you can apply for direct entry to Year 2 of the MSc (2:2 Honours required).
Application Deadline
We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.
Selection process
We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.
Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.