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Principles of Conservation MA
UCL (University College London)

Principles of Conservation MA

UCL (UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON)

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Full time | UCL (University College London) | 1 year | SEP

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Full time

Duration

1 year

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SEP

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Art Conservation

Course Summary

The Principles of Conservation MA offers students an introduction to the context of heritage conservation, how conservation works, and the issues and constraints which affect conservation practice. The programme explores the principles, theory, ethics and practicalities relating to the care and conservation of a wide variety of collections and structures. This cross-disciplinary degree has a strong focus on critical thinking and object-based learning through the use of UCL collections as teaching tools that benefit both students and the collections. Our object-based approaches are grounded in real problems that generate both practical and theoretical responses. Students gain an in-depth understanding of approaches to collection care, preventive conservation, risk assessment, conservation strategies, ethics, management and professionalism, and develop critically aware perspectives on professional practice and research processes.The programme is designed for students with experience in heritage, anthropology, archaeology, culture and/or fine arts. Ideally, you should also be able to provide evidence of some experience in the heritage/museum sector. The programme does not provide practical training in interventive conservation treatments, but is an excellent preparation for scientists wishing to undertake research in conservation science, or for those considering a career in collection care, preventive conservation and management. It is a prerequisite for the two-year MSc in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums.

Modules

Conservation in Cross-Disciplinary Contexts - Core
Investigating and Understanding Objects - Core
Preventive Conservation - Core
Skills for Conservation Management - Core
Dissertation

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£16,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£33,000

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree normally in archaeology, anthropology, history of art or the physical sciences from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Degrees in other subjects may be accepted, and relevant experience (e.g. in conservation, archaeology or museums) is an advantage.

University information

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University College London (UCL) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced over 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to over 50,000 students...more

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