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MA - Master of Arts
Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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MA - Master of Arts
Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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Course Overview
The Courtauld is a leading centre for education and research in wall painting conservation. The 3-year practical MA in Conservation of Wall Paintings will prepare you for a professional career in a field that is inclusive, interdisciplinary and international. Applicants usually have a BA or equivalent degree in the humanities or the natural sciences. The course leads to a high degree of employment upon graduation in both private practice and institutions, with many Courtauld alumni going on to make a major impact in the conservation of wall paintings and other aspects of cultural heritage through roles at leading organisations. These include the Getty Conservation Institute; International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS); ICCROM; and English Heritage.
Teaching focuses on evaluating the synergistic relationship between wall paintings, built heritage and the environment. Through a rigorous ethical and scientific framework, you will gain skills in passive, preventive and remedial conservation, and in professional practice. The MA degree offers extensive practical experience on wall painting sites, and on completion you will be able to design, evaluate and carry out conservation treatments. The course teaches the digital and organisational skills required to manage ambitious projects, both independently and in collaboration. It will equip you with critical evaluation and communication skills, so that you will be ready for a career in conservation, further conservation research, and beyond.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for a professional career in the conservation of wall paintings, but also will equip you with highly transferable skills for a wide range of employment opportunities, or further academic study. As well as being equipped with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the conservation of wall paintings, our graduates will gain:
· The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
UK qualifications: Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1 in a humanities or sciences Bachelor’s degree, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Overseas qualification: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above).
Students living in
Domestic
£16,100 per year
Students from Domestic
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£29,600 per year
Students from EU
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£29,600 per year
Students from International
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