MSc Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (PP) at Durham University

Combining specialist conservation skills with teaching in analysis and research. This practice-based MSc includes a ten-month placement, allowing you to put your knowledge into practice. The MSc in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (Professional Practice) combines specialist conservation skills with theoretical knowledge and a ten-month placement.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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. Compulsory modules include Conservation Theory and Method, Conservation Skills, Artefact Studies, Care of Collections (Conservation), Conservation Practice, The 10-month Professional Practice Placement.

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