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Care of Collections – (M.A.)
Cardiff University
Cardiff School of History, Archaeology and Religion
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,074 - ≈ € 17,864 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Graduates interested in careers within the museum sector have an opportunity to improve their career prospects within the museum profession by obtaining specialist training in the care of museum collections.
The course is modular and has a common study structure with the MSc in Conservation and the MA Archaeology - the taught element lasts for the first two semesters of study and is assessed at the end of this period; this is followed by a dissertation.
Most teaching occurs on Thursdays and Fridays although extra tutorials and field trips may be held on Wednesdays.
Students will be ‘twinned’ with a real heritage organisation and have the opportunity to study the operation of this organisation and how it relates to the care of collections.
Special Features:
* The programme does not presume a high level of scientific knowledge, which allows it to attract applicants from a wide range of disciplines.
* There are a high proportion of transferable skills in research, project design and report writing within the degree scheme.
* It offers specialist skills for students building a portfolio of qualifications for entry to the museum sector.
Contents
Taught Element (autumn and spring): All students study the following four core skills modules:
* Writing Archaeology/Conservation
* Introduction to Research Methods
* Speaking Archaeology/Conservation
* Data Presentation and Interpretation
They also study the specialist module, 'Assessing the Environment and Designing for Collections Care', and then choose a second specialist module (according to qualifications and experience) from the following modules:
* Theory and Practice in the Workplace
* Instrumental Analysis in Conservation
* Museums, Objects and Environment
Dissertation (summer): Upon successful completion of their coursework all students write a dissertation (maximum length 20,000 words) on a care of collections related topic. This may be theory, practice or research based and students are encouraged to focus their work on a real life problem in a museum or some other cultural heritage establishment.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
1st or upper 2nd class UK Honours degree in an appropriate subject.
Suitable for graduates in Archaeology, History, Ancient History, Conservation, Science and Chemistry, and other disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and biological and physical sciences.
Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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