Overview

Course Overview

This postgraduate Conservation of Fine Art (Works of Art on Paper) program at Northumbria University aims to provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in both practice and research in the conservation of works of art on paper. The programme aims to develop your skills in critical awareness, research, ethics and philosophy, art history, conservation science and the care of collections, in addition to honing the meticulous practical skills that are necessary in becoming a professional conservator.

Integrating a combination of studio practice, science and art history, the programme covers a range of inter-related subjects. During the course, you will study conservation practice, conservation history, the history of materials and techniques, conservation theory and ethics, conservation science, art history, technical photography, technical art history, preventive conservation and research skills. Additionally, you will be introduced to studio management, the use of methodologies and materials in conservation and good health and safety practice.

Your Career

This programme has been developed to provide all the skills and knowledge required to begin a career in Fine Art Conservation. At Northumbria there are also many additional opportunities available to further enhance your career prospects.

Throughout the duration of the programme, you will develop employability skills, not only as a conservation practitioner in your chosen specialism, but through participation in seminars and class discussions where you will develop important ‘soft skills’, that will enable you to take the first step in your career as a conservator.

On completion of the programme, students typically find employment in

galleries
libraries
archives
museums and
other heritage institutions or
continue their research to PhD level

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation Theory and Practice I: Works of Art on Paper
Conservation Theory and Practice II: Works of Art on Paper
Academic Language Skills for Conservation of Fine Art
Conservation Project-Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-05 00:00:00 , International

More details

UK: The standard application deadline is the 6 October. It is strongly recommended that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Fine Arts Painting & Drawing View 9 other Masters in Painting & Drawing in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, usually in chemistry, physics, art history or fine art, although applicants from other related fields will also be considered.

Applicants with science backgrounds must have interest in learning about practical art, and arts graduates should have minimum grade B GCSE in Science or may choose to complete a specialist science course (such as Chemistry for Conservators run by IAP in London).

Applicants are required to have sound colour vision, manual dexterity, logical thought and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to changing practical situations.

Applicants should also appreciate the integrity of works of art and have a sensitivity of approach, along with a calm temperament and infinite patience.

Tuition Fee

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International

39500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39500 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

23500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23500 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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