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TRAINING DIRECTORY Full-time and some part-time courses and programmes in the United Kingdom This is a list of the main or the longest established courses, but it does not claim to be comprehensive. To be admitted to one of these programmes you will need to demonstrate an enquiring and flexible mind, the ability to work with your hands, considerable patience, and enthusiasm for working with art or heritage items. Prior qualifications in science are generally required, and initial studies in related topics, preferably to A-Level, are generally an advantage if not a formal requirement. To select a programme which best suits you:
Selection procedures are rigorous, usually including a practical test.
Building/Crafts Training Details of most craft and building conservation training (plus many other shorter courses) can be found at:
Building Conservation Directory Details of International conservation training can be obtained at:
International Centre for the Study of the Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) Institute of Archaeology, University College London
Conservation for Archaeology and Museums MSc - Two years
Graduate Admissions
Tel: 020 7679 7499 Cardiff University
Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology BSc - Three years
David Watkinson
Tel: 029 2087 4249 Durham University MA in the Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects
Postgraduate Admissions Secretary, University of Lincoln
Conservation & Restoration BA - Three years Lincoln is now able to offer a Distance Learning package which combines flexibility, support and academic rigour. The programme can be accessed by those already working in conservation andnot wanting to take a break in their paid employment,or for Continuing Professional Development.To be eligible for this route, you will need to have either a previous undergraduate qualification in Conservation or significant equivalent experience as a practitioner.Working as a distance learner, you are able to submit projects from your employment towards the practical modules. Conservation Studies Graduate Diploma - One year full time, 2 years part-time
Enquiry Centre West Dean College Diplomas & Professional Development Courses ClocksBooks and Library Materials Building Conservation Masterclasses Buildings, Interiors & Sites Ceramics & Related Materials Furniture and Related Objects Metalwork Professional Conservators in Practice Postgraduate Degree
The Academic Office
Diploma/MA enquiries Tel: +44 (0) 1243 818 208 City & Guilds of London Art School
Conservation Studies BA - Three years For all courses above see the City & Guilds website
The School Office
Tel: +44(0) 20 7735 2306 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Royal College of Art and Victoria & Albert Museum Note: This course has unfortunately now closed Back to top
Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London
Conservation BA - Three years
Camberwell College of Arts
Tel: +44(0) 20 7514 6302 West Dean College
The Academic Office
Enquiries: Tel: +44 (0) 1243 818 208 or 811 301 Northumbria University Conservation of Fine Art MA - Two years full time (study easel paintings or works of art on paper)
Ayesha Ballinger (Course Secretary)
Tel: +44(0) 191 227 3250 Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of Cambridge Conservation of Easel Paintings PgDip - Three years full time
The Administrator
Tel: +44(0) 1223 832 040 Courtauld Institute of Arts, University of London
Conservation of Easel Paintings PgDip - Three years full time For PgDip enquiries:
Courtauld Institute of Arts Department of Conservation & Technology
Tel: +44(0) 20 7848 2191 For MA enquiries:
Conservation of Wall Painting Department
Tel: +44(0) 20 7848 2848 Bucks New University
Furniture Conservation, Restoration & Decorative Arts - Three years full time
Campbell N Smith
Tel: +44(0) 1494 522 141 Rycotewood Furniture Centre Level 3 Certificate in Making & Repairing Handcrafted Furniture City & Guilds Certificate - 2 years (one day per week)
Rycotewood Furniture Centre
Tel: +44(0) 1865 551 557 London Metropolitan University
Furniture Restoration Foundation Degree - Two years full time, three-four years part time
Alex Schoulavloff
Tel: +44(0) 207 320 2825 West Dean College
The Academic Office
Enquiries: Tel: +44 (0) 1243 818 208 or 811 301
Preventive Conservation & Conservation Science University of Lincoln Forensic Conservation (Heritage Science) MSc - 1 year full time
Enquiry Centre Northumbria University Preventive Conservation MA - 1 year full time (on campus or distance learning), 2 years part time distance learning
Jean Brown - Programme Leader Conservation
Tel/ Fax: +44(0) 191 227 3250 Stained Glass MA in Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management
History of Art Department University of Glasgow Centre for Textile Conservation, History and Technical Art History The first student intake is planned for September 2010 offering a 2-year Masters in Textile Conservation and a 1-year Masters in Dress and Textile History as well as opportunities for doctoral research. These new courses will join the existing Masters programme in Technical Art History, Making and Meaning, as part of the Centre. The Foundation is also offering a limited number of bursaries in the first years of the textile conservation programme and a fundraising campaign is already underway to raise further funds for the new development including additional studentships and new research projects. Potential students who would like to receive updates on the development and course details should email Ailsa Boyd at the University of Glasgow at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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