On this two-year course you will train to be a professional conservator of heritage objects. You will develop critical and professional conservation skills and knowledge and be ready to work in museums and heritage places around the world.
In Year 1, you will study critical approaches to diagnosis, problem solving, decision making and application of conservation treatments. In Year 2, you will put what you learnt into practice as you enjoy your work placement.
The degree is normally only open to those who have succesfully completed the Principles of Conservation MA . If you do not have the Principles of Conservation MA then please contact Dr Dean Sully for advice regarding eligibility before you apply.
The course prepares you for entry into the conservation profession on graduation and ensures that graduates meet the challenges of a long-term career as a practicing conservator.
It also enhances career prospects by giving you transferable skills attractive to employers in a wide range of businesses and sectors, such as:
You will also learn to solve problems and issues and to build positive working relationships. This means you will be a good team player, who can manage and delegate to others and take on responsibility.
Graduate destinations for the Conservation for Archaeology and Museums MSc* include:
Museum and galleries: