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Master of Conservation of Fine Art

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 (Works of Art on Paper) 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 (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge and practical analysis skills in Arts in Conservation of Fine Art
  • including learning areas such as Conservation Theory and Practice II: Works of Art on Paper
  • Conservation Project-Dissertation
  • Conservation Theory and Practice III: Works of Art on Paper.

Career outcomes

  • Fine art conservation

Curriculum

  • Two-year full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Conservation Theory and Practice I: Works of Art on Paper
  • Conservation Theory and Practice II: Works of Art on Paper
  • Conservation Project-Dissertation
  • Conservation Theory and Practice III: Works of Art on Paper
  • Conservation Theory and Practice IV: Works of Art on Paper.

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.

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 (min 5.5 each component)
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE Academic
  • Cambridge
  • Duolingo

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Evidence of Previous Qualifications

How to apply

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

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,500 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Design, Arts and Creative Industries
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary opportunities may exist for eligible applicants at Northumbria University. Award availability, the qualifying intake and program restrictions must be confirmed individually.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.