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Master of Art Conservation

Queen's University

  • Kingston, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master's stream in conservation research ending in a thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Art Conservation (Research Stream)
  • Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
  • Communicate findings clearly
  • And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

  • Research roles in conservation laboratories
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Libraries and archives
  • PhD study

Curriculum

  • Research stream: students complete original research and a thesis with no conservation treatment component. Applicants need a four-year honours bachelor's degree in humanities
  • Sciences or engineering with at least a B+ average
  • Plus studio art and chemistry coursework.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Typically a B+ average or higher as set by each programme
  • Transcripts and two references
  • Some programmes need a supervisor
  • GRE/GMAT or a writing sample. English: IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.

Accepted academic background

Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Transcripts, Two academic references, Some programmes need a supervisor, GRE/GMAT or writing sample.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 185

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • References where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Art Conservation (Research Stream). Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References where required
  5. English proficiency evidence where required
  6. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,027 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKingston
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Science
DepartmentDepartment of Art History and Art Conservation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteQueen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.