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Master of Conservation of Fine Art in Easel Paintings

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A two-year full-time Master of Arts in Conservation of Fine Art (Easel Paintings) taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Conservation of Fine Art in Easel Paintings to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Conservation Theory and Practice II: Easel Paintings
  • Conservation Project-Dissertation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Professional paintings conservator
  • Fine art conservation

Curriculum

  • Two-year full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Conservation Theory and Practice I: Easel Paintings
  • Conservation Theory and Practice II: Easel Paintings
  • Conservation Project-Dissertation
  • Conservation Theory and Practice III: Easel Paintings
  • Conservation Theory and Practice IV: Easel Paintings.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a related subject such Fine Art
  • Art History
  • Conservation
  • Or Applied Sciences
  • Including Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Forensic Science
  • Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering. Although applicants from other related fields will also be considered
  • Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline, Advanced Practice versions add a placement year to the matching 1-year MSc/MA, Pre-registration health courses need a prior health or science degree plus professional entry checks, Interview and placement capacity.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
  2. IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
  3. Personal statement
  4. References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
  5. ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,039 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Design, Arts and Creative Industries
DepartmentConservation of Fine Art in Easel Paintings
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.