MPhil Textile Conservation at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A two-year MPhil combining academic study and professional training in textile conservation, taught in specialist conservation laboratories with links to Glasgow Museums and the Hunterian Museum. Described as the only programme of its kind in the UK.

Duration: 24 months full-time; 48 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core courses include Ethics in Textile Conservation Practice, Principles and Practice: Core Skills, Material Cultures, Preventive Conservation and Understanding Textiles: Technology, with a summer placement; Year 2 covers Advanced Skills, Deconstructing the Artefact, Conservation Projects and Research Management, with a summer dissertation.

Career pathways

Most graduates work in museums and other institutions, with fellowships and internships in the UK, USA, Canada and Europe; many begin on short-term contracts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 may be considered in a related subject or with relevant experience. GCSE/Higher/international equivalent in Chemistry (or a distance-learning chemistry-for-conservators course) is required. Conservation or museum experience is desirable; applicants must show understanding of textile conservation as a profession and may be asked for a sample of academic writing. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed and submit a portfolio demonstrating excellent hand-stitching. Apply by the November deadline for Round 1 interviews in January 2027. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, charged equally in each of the two years (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,390 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, charged equally in each of the two years (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 24 months full-time; 48 months part-time

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