Conservation for Archaeology and Museums MSc

UCL (University College London)

The ideal springboard for a career in heritage objects conservation. Spend a year building your conservation expertise and laboratory skills at UCL’s Institute of Archaeology – followed by ten months on an assessed work placement in a museum or similar institution. You’ll get the foundational and hands-on training you need to make your mark in museums and heritage organisations in the UK and globally. On this 2-year programme you will train to be a professional conservator of heritage objects. You will develop innovative and professional conservation skills and knowledge, and be ready to work in museums and heritage places around the world. In your first year you will study approaches to diagnosis, problem solving, decision making and application of conservation treatments. In the second year you will put what you learnt into practice as you enjoy your work placement. The programme is normally open only to those who have successfully completed the Principles of Conservation MA. Applicants require a qualification in chemistry (equivalent to UK AS-level qualification) and will need to provide evidence of manual dexterity. Experience of working with heritage collections is also an advantage.

Social and Historical Sciences