西迪恩学院

The MA Conservation Studies equips you with the high level specialist skills sought by the conservation sector. For students of English, History, Archaeology and varied Humanities disciplines Conservation offers an exciting career.

This rigorous and highly respected programme draws on an extensive sector network, nationally and internationally, including industry bodies such as Icon. The Masters in Conservation Studies is the global industry standard for conservation, and our alumni work in many of the most prestigious museums, archives, libraries and private practices across the world.

The course focuses is on research through practice. You will draw on theoretical, scientific, and analytical study of artefacts and materials, and analyse the context and practice of conservation. MA Conservation Studies students deliver a major final research project.

Elements of interdisciplinary work are involved, but you will choose from one of the specialisms below:

• Books and Library Materials
• Ceramics and Related Materials
• Clocks and Related Objects (Horology)
• Furniture and Related Objects
• Metalwork

All disciplines are accessible from both humanities and science study backgrounds.

You can expect

• To develop excellent practical skills
• To develop research skills
• To incorporate scientific analysis into conservation projects
• To build contacts and gain transferable skills

Learning environment

• High tutor: student ratio
• Workshop access 8.30am-10pm, 7 days a week
• An interdisciplinary environment
• Visiting lecturers from public and private institutions
• Six week work placement

The content of this programme has been developed in line with the Institute of Conservation's Professional Standards in Conservation and the UK Quality Code for Higher Education.

Facilities

You will work in dedicated, well-equipped workshops and studios with access from 8.30am to 10pm, seven days a week, which is exceptional in higher education. Collaboration with other conservation specialisms makes for a uniquely enriched learning environment. Shared facilities include:

• Analytical laboratory
• Photography space
• IT suite
• Specialist library

The on-site Art and Conservation Library puts thousands of specialist books and journals within your reach and you can access specialist databases in the IT suite.