Overview

The Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (PP) programme offered by Durham University is designed for those interested in a career as a conservator of historical objects, or in the fields of artefact research or collections care. While we draw students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, they share a number of essential traits, including manual dexterity, a knowledge of chemistry and the desire and commitment to work with museum objects.

Key Facts

As a conservation student you will have access to many of the Department’s state-of-the-art facilities, these include a photographic studio, internationally renowned research laboratories in DNA, conservation, isotope analysis, and environmental archaeology, luminescence dating as well as unique collections of artefacts.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Conservation Theory and Method
Conservation Skills
Artefact Studies
Care of Collections (Conservation)
Professional Practice Placement
History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We typically require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) in any subject and a pass in Mathematics Grade 4 (or C) or above at GCSE level, or equivalent.
Applicants without a degree will be required to demonstrate sufficient academic capability to satisfactorily complete this degree. Chemistry requirements, one of the following:
A grade of ‘B’ or higher in A level Chemistry or its equivalent;
A degree that included a significant science component, e.g. Biology or Material Science;
An A, or B grade for Chemistry in a Scottish 'Higher' or similar high grade in the Irish 'Leaving Certificate' may also be acceptable;
Completion of university level course units in Inorganic and Organic chemistry - this is particularly appropriate for students from North America;
Completion of the 'Chemistry for Conservators' course,

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38000 GBP / year

≈ 38000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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