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Conservation Practice (MSc)

Cardiff University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This hands-on conversion programme is dedicated to teaching the next generation of conservators through problem-based learning on real heritage objects. Our flagship MSc in Conservation Practice is a carefully crafted conversion course designed to develop humanities and science graduates into emerging conservation professionals. From first principles to a sophisticated understanding of methods and materials, you’ll be introduced to interventive and preventive conservation of cultural heritage artefacts. Taking a theory into practice approach to your learning, you’ll gain hands-on experience conserving cultural heritage artefacts from museums and collections from the UK and across the globe under the guidance of leading experts in conservation practice and science. This will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills in traditional and novel conservation techniques to operate at a professional conservation level in the heritage sector, with a solid platform for pursuing future research, and a host of transferable skills in project and resource management, problem solving and communication. You’ll benefit from access to a suite of purpose-built laboratories equipped with an impressive range of equipment which has recently been upgraded following £1.5M of investment. You’ll learn to apply analytical and visualisation techniques to understand artefacts, will design and execute conservation treatments and will produce professional standard documentation. Close liaison with museums, archaeology units and heritage professionals during your study offers an immersion in the sector and develops the network of contacts that will support your emergence as a professional object conservator. We're committed to delivering programmes that are innovative and relevant, providing the best learning outcomes and career prospects for our students. In light of this, we're currently reviewing some elements of this programme. As such, the details shown are subject to change and indicative only. You can still apply now. We'll update this page and contact all offer holders when the review is complete to confirm any changes.

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 27,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    27th out of 70 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    127 62%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    35th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    35th

    4

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