Overview

Conservation of Wall Painting programme of The Courtauld Institute of Art will prepare you for a professional career in a field that is inclusive, interdisciplinary and international. The degree is taught by specialists in wall paintings conservation, technical art history and conservation science, with many years of collective experience of working in the conservation sector. 

Key facts

Teaching focuses on evaluating the synergistic relationship between wall paintings, built heritage and the environment. Through a rigorous ethical and scientific framework, you will gain skills in passive, preventive and remedial conservation, and in professional practice. The MA degree offers extensive practical experience on wall painting sites, and on completion you will be able to design, evaluate and carry out conservation treatments. The course teaches the digital and organisational skills required to manage ambitious projects, both independently and in collaboration. It will equip you with critical evaluation and communication skills, so that you will be ready for a career in conservation, further conservation research, and beyond. 

This sector knowledge informs the teaching, which is tailored to the evolving needs of the profession with the aim of producing highly employable graduates. The programme excels in developing conservators with research and critical skills that allow them to flourish in a wide range of challenging careers.