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Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (PP)

Durham University
Tuition GBP 23,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Durham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (PP) at Durham University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (PP) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 23,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Durham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (PP) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Conservation Theory
  2. Conservation Skills
  3. Artefact Studies
  4. Care of Collections
  5. Conservation Practice
  6. Professional Practice.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Subjects required, level and grade

  • Note there is a maximum of 10 places available on the course each year, due to size of the teaching laboratory.
  • A good second class honours degree (typically 2:1 Honours) or international equivalent OR professional qualification or two years relevant work-based experience; and a pass in mathematics (Grade C or above at GCSE level, or equivalent).

Chemistry Requirements

one of the following:

  • an \'AS\' level in Chemistry or its equivalent
  • a degree which included a significant science component, e.g. Biology or Material Science
  • an A, B or C grade for Chemistry in a Scottish \'Higher\' or similar high grade in the Irish \'Leaving Certificate\' may also be acceptable

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 23,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Durham University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Durham University

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Durham University

Durham, United Kingdom

Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-10-02
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 180