This MA centres on the conservation of wood, metal and architectural interiors decorated surfaces - and as such, is unique within the UK. It aims to provide you with an environment that develops both your practical skills, and a sound ethical approach to the cultural treatment of wood and metal objects as well as architectural interiors.
The department houses a range of excellent conservation facilities, including well-resourced workshops, laboratories and studios. You also have the benefits of studying in a city that houses internationally renowned museums and arguably the finest centres of conservation excellence in the world. The department enjoys close links with the conservation and heritage industries including the National Trusts of both England and USA, many national museums and a wide range of commercial practices at home and abroad.
The conservation team are all engaged in research and staff development, including maintaining or promoting the Frederick Parker Collection of chairs, which is housed in our Commercial Road building.
Staff are also engaged in many live projects which provides useful links when helping you to find suitable placements and employment, and also when locating artefacts for your projects and coursework. The course will appeal to graduates of conservation wishing to further enhance their knowledge and expertise, as well as those within the profession wishing to engage in professional development.
The course consists of six essential modules and a dissertation or conservation project. The modules are:
Research Methods
Museums and Material Culture
Care of Collections
Preventive Conservation Project
Project Development
Examination and Analysis
The minimum entry requirement is normally a lower second class Honours degree in a relevant subject such as conservation or restoration. Applications from those with no first degree but who have previous appropriate experience will also be considered.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk