The MSc in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (Professional Practice) combines specialist conservation skills with theoretical knowledge and a ten-month placement. You will develop the skills to research, analyse, preserve and care for historic and archaeological objects, and safeguard them for future generations.
This practical course, which is studied over two years full-time or three years part-time, is designed for those interested in a career as a conservator of historical objects, or in the fields of artefact research or collections care. While we draw students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, they share a number of essential traits, including manual dexterity, a knowledge of chemistry and the desire and commitment to work with museum objects.
As a conservation student, you will have access to many of the Department’s state-of-the-art facilities, as well as unique collections of artefacts.
Taught by qualified conservators, you will learn about conservation skills, artefact studies, methods of conservation, and how to care for collections. One day, you might be looking into the ethics of conservation, the next, you could be learning about chemical compositions used in the preservation of different materials.
You will spend the final year on placement. The placement year is normally spent developing your skills in a conservation laboratory at a major museum. Previous placement sites have included the Museum of London, the National Museum of Wales and the York Archaeological Trust among other museums and heritage sites.
Taught by qualified conservators, you will learn about conservation skills, artefact studies, methods of conservation, and how to care for collections. One day, you might be looking into the ethics of conservation, the next, you could be learning about chemical compositions used in the preservation of different materials.
You will spend the final year on placement. The placement year is normally spent developing your skills in a conservation laboratory at a major museum. Previous placement sites have included the Museum of London, the National Museum of Wales and the York Archaeological Trust among other museums and heritage sites.
To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below. Please also consult the standard UK entry requirements for subject-specific requirements which apply to all applicants.
Postgraduate Taught
The Diplomë Universitare alone is not considered to be sufficient preparation for postgraduate study. We require either the Diplomë e Nivelittë Pare (Bachelor (First Level (University) Diploma/Bachelor's degree), the Master Shkencave (Master of Science), or the Kandidat i Shkencave (Candidate of Sciences) with an overall mark of ≥9.0/10.0 from an ASCAL accredited institution.
Postgraduate Research
Candidates require both a Diplomë e Nivelittë Dytë (Second Level (University) Diploma) and a Bachelor's degree from ASCAL accredited institutions. The Bachelor's degree should have an overall mark of ≥9.0/10.0.
To ensure you can make the most of the exceptional learning experience we offer, it’s important that you are able to demonstrate the level of English language proficiency required for your chosen course.
English language requirements
Students holding the following qualifications can be considered for entry to Postgraduate Taught programmes:
To ensure you can make the most of the exceptional learning experience we offer, it’s important that you are able to demonstrate the level of English language proficiency required for your chosen course.
English language requirements
Postgraduate Taught
Applicants require a Bátxelor from the Universitat d’Andorra with a grade of ≥8.5/10.
Qualifications awarded from the private institutions Humanium International University, Universitat Carlemany, Universitas Europea IMF and University Oberta la Salle, the latter for the period 2010-2021 only, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Postgraduate Research
Candidates require a Bátxelor and a Máster , grades as Postgraduate Taught.
To ensure you can make the most of the exceptional learning experience we offer, it’s important that you are able to demonstrate the level of English language proficiency required for your chosen course.
English language requirements
Students holding the following qualifications can be considered for entry to Postgraduate Taught programmes: