Master of Conservation of Easel Painting
36 monthsProgramme duration
50,485 GBPTuition Fee/year
04 Jan, 2024Application Deadline
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
i) To provide students with training in the practical skills needed to become a painting conservator through practical work guided by specialist supervision and by participating in/performing of research on art works treated in the Hamilton Kerr Institute’s commercial studio;
ii) To educate students of proven aptitude to become painting conservators of the highest standard and to provide them with the means to contribute to research in the field of easel paintings conservation, technical art history, heritage science and preventive conservation;
iii) To provide a stimulating environment in which students can reach their full practical and intellectual potential;
iv) To provide students with academic research and writing skills;
v) To enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual abilities and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution to research and communication/dissemination of their professional work.
ii) To educate students of proven aptitude to become painting conservators of the highest standard and to provide them with the means to contribute to research in the field of easel paintings conservation, technical art history, heritage science and preventive conservation;
iii) To provide a stimulating environment in which students can reach their full practical and intellectual potential;
iv) To provide students with academic research and writing skills;
v) To enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual abilities and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution to research and communication/dissemination of their professional work.
Programme overview
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
i) To provide students with training in the practical skills needed to become a painting conservator through practical work guided by specialist supervision and by participating in/performing of research on art works treated in the Hamilton Kerr Institute’s commercial studio;
ii) To educate students of proven aptitude to become painting conservators of the highest standard and to provide them with the means to contribute to research in the field of easel paintings conservation, technical art history, heritage science and preventive conservation;
iii) To provide a stimulating environment in which students can reach their full practical and intellectual potential;
iv) To provide students with academic research and writing skills;
v) To enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual abilities and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution to research and communication/dissemination of their professional work.
ii) To educate students of proven aptitude to become painting conservators of the highest standard and to provide them with the means to contribute to research in the field of easel paintings conservation, technical art history, heritage science and preventive conservation;
iii) To provide a stimulating environment in which students can reach their full practical and intellectual potential;
iv) To provide students with academic research and writing skills;
v) To enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual abilities and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution to research and communication/dissemination of their professional work.
Admission Requirements
3.5+
7.5+
110+
193+
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
UK: BA degree in history of art, fine arts or natural sciences, or related subjects (at least a 2.1, or overall average of 65% and above)
• Overseas/European applicants: equivalent to a 2.1 UK first degree, for US applicants a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Evidence of visual acuity and manual dexterity (through e.g., a portfolio of art work), and practical test and colour matching under exam conditions
• Colour blindness test
• Evidence of a strong level of interest for paintings, their conservation, their history and making, and research potential.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
UK: BA degree in history of art, fine arts or natural sciences, or related subjects (at least a 2.1, or overall average of 65% and above)
• Overseas/European applicants: equivalent to a 2.1 UK first degree, for US applicants a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Evidence of visual acuity and manual dexterity (through e.g., a portfolio of art work), and practical test and colour matching under exam conditions
• Colour blindness test
• Evidence of a strong level of interest for paintings, their conservation, their history and making, and research potential.
04 Jan 2024
36 Months
Oct
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
32,179 GBP
International
50,485 GBP
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