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Schools (Updated Spring 2022)CountryDegreeSpecialtiesAdmission RequirementsProgram DetailsDeadlineNotesPre Program Requirements
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University of MelbourneAustraliaMaster of Cultural Materials Conservation
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University of CanberraAustralia
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Queen's University OntarioCanadaMaster of Art ConservationPaintings, artifacts, paper objects1 year of studio art, 3 classes in chemistry including one organic (preferred with lab component), minimum 5 full year courses in art history, experience in conservation is highly recommended, must show portfolio of workDo 2 summer internships; January 15
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University of MaltaMalta
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University of GothenburgSwedenMaster of Science with a major in Conservation with Specialization in Conservation of Cultural Heritage ObjectsThe programme offers a new specialization each start of the programme. Possible specializations for the upcoming years are stone and wall paintings, archaeological and ethnological objects, textile, and prevention conservation.A Bachelor's degree in Conservation. Students with equivalent education may, after examination, be admitted to the program.
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Cardiff UniversityUnited Kingdom
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City and Guilds of London Art SchoolUnited Kingdom
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Courtauld Institute of ArtUnited Kingdom
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Durham UniversityUnited Kingdom
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Northumbria UniversityUnited Kingdom
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University College LondonUnited Kingdom
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University of LincolnUnited Kingdom
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University of Glasgow/Center for Textile ConservationUnited Kingdom
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University of YorkUnited Kingdom
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West Dean College of Art and Conservation, West Sussex (University of Sussex)United Kingdom
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Buffalo State CollegeUnited StatesMA Art ConservationObjects, Paintings, PaperBachelor's Degree, GRE, 21 hrs in Art History, 16 hrs in Chemistry (General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II), 9 hrs in Studio Art and Craft3 year program including 12 month internship; 74 total credits January 7
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University of Rhode IslandUnited StatesMS Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and DesignHistoric Costume and Textiles, Textile Conservation, and Cultural AnalysisBachelor's in Textiles, Clothing, or related field; 2 year program; thesis (30 credits) and non-thesis (33 credits) optionsFebruary 1
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NYUUnited StatesMS/MA Conservation and Art HistoryModern and Contemporary, Time-Based Media, Objects, Paintings, Paper, Photographs, Library and ArchiveBachelor's Degree, A Reading Knowledge in 1 Modern Research lanaguage, 4 Upper Level Art History classes (excluding intro and survey), 4 lab science classes -- Organic Chemistry I required; Portfolio; prior conservation experience4 year program including 9 month internship; 22 total courses; tuition-free education, comprehensive health care coverage, and living stipends to offset expenses while a full-time graduate student. In addition, we provide our students with starter toolkits; membership in AIC; fully-funded conservation experiences at Villa La Pietra in Florence, Italy, and archaeological excavations in Turkey, Greece, Sicily, and Egypt; December 1
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UCLAUnited StatesMA Conservation; PhD in Conservation of Material CultureDoesn't appear to make you pick one area, but courses are available in ceramics, glass, glazes; metals; stone and adobe; rock art, wall paintings, and mosaicsBachelor's Degree; 2 classes in archaeology, cultural anthropology, ethnography; 2 classes in art history; General Chemistry with lab; Organic chemistry with lab; one other science is preferred but not required; conservation experience; portfolioOnly accepts new students on even years (2024, 2026, etc); 3 year program; three-year intensive curriculum consisting of two years of coursework, electives within the university, independent study opportunities, and internships in museums and archaeological sites (one 10 week and one 9 month internships). Students complete a master’s thesis; The program provides a multidisciplinary education drawn from collaborations within the university, and with conservation specialists at both the Getty Conservation Institute and Getty Museum, as well as other regional museums;December 15
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Fashion Institute of TechnologyUnited StatesMA Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum PracticeStudents may elect either a curatorial or a conservation emphasis, but all students are taught basic conservation skills, current collections management methods, and the proper exhibition techniques for costumes and textiles.Bachelor's degree; GRE scores (recommended not required); 2 humanities courses (art history, history, archeology, etc); General Chemistry I; 2 foreign language courses (can be finished after starting degree); 2 year program, 50 credits; reading knowledge of either French, Italian, German, or Spanish; Internships may be pursued during the academic year or during winter or summer breaks, and require a minimum commitment of 135 hours; January 1515-20 students accepted a year
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University of DelawareUnited StatesMS Art ConservationFurniture, Library and Archives, Objects, Paintings, Paper, Photographs, Preventative Conservation, TextilesBachelor's degree; GRE scores (waived for 2022, but usually seem required); 6 art history courses; 4 chemistry courses required (General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II), one additional recommended -- Quantitative Analysis, Physical chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics Material science, Polymer science Mineralogy; 1 hour chemistry test is given during interview; 4 studio art courses including 1 drawing, 1 painting, 1 3D, and 1 additional; portfolio3 year program; January 15
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