MA Conservation of Historic Objects
MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Lincoln School of Art and Design Lincoln An honours degree in Conservation or related subject; or considerable work experience within the field of conservation
Introduction
Lincoln now has the largest centre in the UK for teaching conservation and restoration skills with more than 25 years’ experience. The unit has strong links with local, regional and national museums, professional bodies and agencies in the heritage field. Growing international links enhance students’ opportunities for placement and study abroad.
This hands-on programme enables you to develop a wide range of practical conservation and restoration skills and to build on existing expertise. The programme provides you with advanced practical and theoretical skills, together with an awareness of the application of principles of management to the field of conservation.
Content
Conservation Management
The MA in Conservation of Historic Objects includes the advanced study of management as applied to the field of conservation.
Collections Management
Using scientific analysis and evaluation of the internal and external environment supported by theoretical study, students are taught a thorough understanding of preventative conservation, collections management and the causes of deterioration in historic objects.
Interpreting Objects
Through practical workshops, visiting lectures and visits, students consider the interpretation of the technology, manufacture and analysis of historic objects.
Negotiated Theory and Practice
There is a considerable focus on the practical treatments of complex composite objects. This involves many hours of supervised workshop access.
Research Methods in Conservation
A research methods unit prepares students for their Research Project which is undertaken during the summer semester. This can be conducted within the University, or outside, for instance, in a museum or laboratory in the UK or overseas.
Teaching & Assessment
Our postgraduates work in purpose-designed, well-equipped, light and airy workshops. They work on objects of historic and cultural importance from museums, historic houses, private collections and ecclesiastical sources.
All Conservation tutors are accredited conservators with a wide range of professional experience in the museum and heritage industry. Distance learning opportunities combining flexibility, support and academic rigour also exist for those already working in conservation.
Careers
Many of our postgraduates have gained employment as conservators in museums, galleries, historic houses and conservation agencies in the private sector, both nationally and internationally.
Fees
| 2012 Entry | UK/EU | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £5,188 | £12,866 |
| Part-time | £29 per credit point | £72 per credit point |
| Placement (optional) | N/A | N/A |
| Assessment Only | £15 per credit point | £36 per credit point |
| 2013 Entry | ||
| Full-time | £6,485 | £13,886 |
For information about fees, scholarships and bursaries please see our Fees & Funding pages.
Contact
Sue Thomas
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 837171
enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk
Student Comments
"Working as an art teacher I am attending the course part-time. The work has been practical with lots of hands on. It's well structured and makes the link between theory and practice even when I have taken the units over a few years. It's so different to my teaching job.
"I previously studied art history but through my work on the course. I will be working on conservation projects in the Far East next year. Wonderful."
