F4K507: Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (PP) (Postgraduate Taught - 2017)

F4K507: Conservation of
Archaeological and Museum
Objects (PP)
Postgraduate Taught MA 2017

Essentials
UCAS code
Degree MA
Mode of study Part Time + Full Time
Duration 2 years (full -time) or 3 years (part-time)
Location Durham City (www.durham.ac.uk/study/location/durham.city)
Department(s) Website www.durham.ac.uk/archaeology
Email
pgarch.admissions@durham.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)191 334 1100

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Course Content
Description

This is a 2 year (full-time) or 3 year (part-time) course, which educates and trains graduate students to be
conservators capable of researching, analysing, cleaning, preserving and caring for a wide range of
archaeological and museum objects.

It is intended for those who wish to become practising artefact conservators, or work in the fields of artefact
research or preventive conservation. Graduates of the course will normally work in museums or large heritage
organisations such the National Trust or English Heritage.

Graduate students are drawn from a wide range on disciplines, but manual dexterity, a very basic knowledge of
chemistry and an enthusiasm and desire to work with museum objects are essential.

Course Structure

Modules

Conservation Theory
Conservation Skills
Artefact Studies
Care of Collections
Conservation Practice
Professional Practice.

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Admissions Process
Subject requirements, level and grade

Note there is a maximum of 10 places available on the course each year, due to size of the teaching laboratory.

A good second class honours degree (typically 2:1 Honours) or international equivalent OR professional
qualification or two years relevant work-based experience; and a pass in mathematics (Grade 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.

Chemistry Requirements, one of the following:

An 'AS' level in Chemistry or its equivalent

A degree which included a significant science component, e.g. Biology or Material Science
An A, B or C grade for Chemistry in a Scottish 'Higher' or similar high grade in the Irish 'Leaving
Certificate' may also be acceptable
Completed university level course units in Inorganic and Organic chemistry - this is particularly
appropriate for students from North America
Completed the 'Chemistry for Conservators' course. This is a correspondence course, which last
approximately 6 months. Details of the course are available here (www.academicprojects.co.uk).

All students need to be able to accurately distinguish between colours and safely handle objects, scalpels, and
other conservation tools. Students may be required to undertake tests to ascertain the levels of some of these
skills if they are invited to visit.

English Language requirements

Please check requirements for your subject and level of study (www.durham.ac.uk/learningandteaching.handbook/1/3/3/)
.

How to apply

www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply

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Fees and Funding

Full Time Fees

EU Student 11,000.00
Home Student 11,000.00
Island Student 11,000.00
International non-EU Student 24,300.00

Note: Fees are subject to review and change in-line with inflation.

Please also check costs for colleges and accommodation (www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/accommodation/costs/).

Scholarships and funding

www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/finance

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Career Opportunities
Department of Archaeology

Many of our postgraduates move into an academic career, either teaching or by taking up post-doctoral
research positions in universities. Others join museums or national and regional heritage organisations. Some
work in professional archaeology, in national or local planning departments, while others elect to use their
analytical and presentation skills to gain positions in industry, commerce and government.

For further information on career options and employability, including the results of the Destination of Leavers
survey, student and employer testimonials and details of work experience and study abroad opportunities,
please visit our employability web pages (www.durham.ac.uk/archaeology/postgraduate/employability).

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Open days and visits

Pre-application open day

www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit

Overseas Visit Schedule

www.durham.ac.uk/international/office/meetus

Postgraduate Visits

PGVI or
www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit/

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Department Information
Department of Archaeology

Overview

Our internationally recognised research expertise can provide you with some of the best resources available for
archaeological research. We have one of only three commercial archaeology units in the UK based in a university department
and you will have access to experts in fieldwork. Our taught Masters courses range from the general to the specific, allowing
you to make a choice based on your individual interests and learning style. Many of our programmes have been designed
with two pathways, professional or research, so you can adapt your degree to your career goals. Amongst the best in the
field: our MA in Museum and Artefact Studies and MA in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects programmes
are particularly strong for professional or vocational development, while the MSc in Archaeological Science and all strands of
the MA in Archaeology are ideal preparation for continuing your academic career. Our unique MSc in Palaeopathology is
always an attractive option for students with either goal in mind, or we can accommodate you as a MRes, MPhil, or PhD
student with your own specialised research topic.

Ranking

Ranked 2nd in the UK for grade point average (GPA) and 1st for research intensity in REF 2014.

Website

www.durham.ac.uk/archaeology

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