MA Principles of Conservation

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree normally in archaeology, anthropology, history of art or the physical sciences from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Degrees in other subjects may be accepted, and relevant experience (e.g. in conservation, archaeology or museums) is an advantage. Applicants should also have gained experience of working in the heritage sector (this experience is often gained in a voluntary capacity)

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The UCL Institute of Archaeology has a long history of training in conservation, and many of its graduates are now employed in key posts around the world.

Compulsory modules

• Conservation in Cross-Disciplinary Contexts
• Dissertation
• Skills for Conservation Management
• Preventive Conservation
• Investigating and Understanding Objects
• Archaeometallurgy I: Mining and Extractive Metallurgy
• Interpreting Pottery
• Archaeological Ceramic Analysis
• Digital Heritage: Applications in Heritage Management
• Managing Archaeological Sites

Optional modules

• Archaeometallurgy I: Mining and Extractive Metallurgy
• Interpreting Pottery
• Archaeological Ceramic Analysis
• Digital Heritage: Applications in Heritage Management
• Managing Archaeological Sites
• reasonable adjustments
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