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Master of Conservation of Fine Art
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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. 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
- personal statement
- references and passport/visa documents; some courses add a portfolio
- ATAS or DBS evidence. 4. Accept the offer and pay the 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
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship 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.
Tuition is £21,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,017 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each component), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge, Duolingo.

