MPhil/PhD Conservation of Cultural Heritage
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
MPhil/PhD in Conservation of Cultural Heritage offers you the opportunity to undertake an intensive study of a topic of your choice in the field of conservation and/or heritage studies, and to make an original contribution to scholarly understandings of your chosen subject. While the emphasis is on your independent research, you will receive guidance from a team of academic supervisors who are connected to Lincoln's Centre of Conservation and Research: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/hh/research/conservationresearch/. Students can benefit from the research expertise of specialists working in conservation science, preventative conservation, digital heritage, heritage and climate change, the conservation of historic interiors, and critical heritage studies.
Strong links exist with other subjects and through an interdisciplinary research culture that facilitates collaboration with colleagues across a wide range of topics. Current research areas include archaeological conservation, paint and pigment analysis, and preventative conservation.
Key highlights
- Original research on a conservation or heritage topic of your choice
- Supervision from academics linked to a Centre of Conservation and Research
- Specialist expertise in conservation science and preventative conservation
- Research strengths in digital heritage and heritage and climate change
- Current research includes archaeological conservation and paint and pigment analysis
- Interdisciplinary research culture supporting collaboration across subjects
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Conservator
- Conservation scientist
- Heritage researcher
- University lecturer in conservation
- Museum collections care manager
- Heritage consultant
Cost of study
International: £18,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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