Preventive Conservation MA at Northumbria University

Programme overview

The Preventive Conservation MA distance-learning course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to enter the field as a collections care specialist or Preventive Conservator. As a distance-learning course in this specialised area, it offers flexibility for those looking to develop expertise in preventive conservation and collections care while balancing other commitments. Northumbria University has an established track record in this growing area of conservation practice.

Faculty: School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries | Duration: 2 years Distance Learning | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Collections Care I: Theory and Practice, Collections Care II: Global Issues in Heritage Preservation; Year 2 core modules: Heritage Science and the Museum Environment, Professional Practice Placement, Preventive Conservation Project-Dissertation.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject such as Museum Studies, Conservation, Art History, Archaeology, History, Fine Art, Chemistry, Physics and/or substantial work experience in collections care or other heritage-focused roles. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full UK course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 10,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full international course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years Distance Learning

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