Overview

This postgraduate Conservation of Fine Art (Works of Art on Paper) programme at Northumbria University aims to provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in both practice and research in the conservation of works of art on paper.

Key Features

The programme aims to develop your skills in critical awareness, research, ethics and philosophy, art history, conservation science and the care of collections, in addition to honing the meticulous practical skills that are necessary in becoming a professional conservator.

Integrating a combination of studio practice, science and art history, the programme covers a range of inter-related subjects. During the course, you will study conservation practice, conservation history, the history of materials and techniques, conservation theory and ethics, conservation science, art history, technical photography, technical art history, preventive conservation and research skills.

Additionally, you will be introduced to studio management, the use of methodologies and materials in conservation and good health and safety practice.

Career

This programme has been developed to provide all the skills and knowledge required to begin a career in Fine Art Conservation. At Northumbria there are also many additional opportunities available to further enhance your career prospects.

Throughout the duration of the programme, you will develop employability skills, not only as a conservation practitioner in your chosen specialism, but through participation in seminars and class discussions where you will develop important ‘soft skills’, that will enable you to take the first step in your career as a conservator.

On completion of the programme, students typically find employment in:

galleries
libraries
archives
museums and
other heritage institutions or
continue their research to PhD level

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation Theory and Practice I: Works of Art on Paper
Academic Language Skills for Conservation of Fine Art
Conservation Project-Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

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UK: The standard application deadline is October 10.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Art History Fine Arts Painting & Drawing View 108 other Masters in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a related subject such Fine Art, Art History, Conservation, or Applied Sciences, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forensic Science, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering. although applicants from other related fields will also be considered.
Applicants with science backgrounds must have interest in learning about practical art, and arts graduates should have minimum grade 7 or higher in GCSE Chemistry or 65% or above in the Chemistry for Conservators’ Certificate from the International Academic Projects correspondence course.

Applicants are required to have sound colour vision, manual dexterity, logical thought and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to changing practical situations. Applicants should also appreciate the integrity of works of art and have a sensitivity of approach, along with a calm temperament and infinite patience.
English proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43000 GBP / year

≈ 43000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

25320 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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