Gofalu am Gasgliadau (MSc)
This vocational programme offers exceptional training in preventive conservation and the management of cultural and heritage collections, regardless of humanities or science background.
We are highly regarded within the sector nationally and internationally for this vocational MSc Care of Collections programme, which offers exceptional training in preventive conservation and the management of cultural and heritage collections regardless of humanities or science background.
You will become adept in the skills essential for a heritage career including project design and report writing, and gain valuable museum or heritage experience.
Twinned with a heritage organisation in the UK, you will experience collection management and operation in the working environment. You are not expected to have a high level of scientific knowledge for this programme, but a strong interest in the subject is anticipated.
Designed with entry to the heritage profession in mind, our stimulating programme embodies elements of art and science and includes a wide range of transferable skills.
Nodweddion unigryw
- Our range of programmes is designed for all entry levels, from experienced practitioner to graduate wishing to enter the sector.
- Taught by internationally-recognised experts in the field.
- The degree offers specialist skills for building a portfolio of qualifications for entry to the museum sector.
- You 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.
- Committed to opening up the profession regardless of discipline background, we do not presume a significant level of scientific knowledge.
- High proportion of transferable skills (particularly in research, project design and report writing).
Ffeithiau allweddol
| Nifer Myfyrwyr newydd nesaf | Medi 2019 |
|---|---|
| Hyd | 1 blwyddyn |
| Cymhwyster | MSc |
| Ffurf | Amser llawn |
| Ffyrdd eraill i astudio cwrs hwn | |
| Cysylltu |
Meini prawf derbyn
This degree is suitable for graduates in archaeology, history, ancient history, conservation and the sciences.
Applicants should normally possess a higher education degree with a first or good upper second class Honours (UK), or a qualification recognised by the University as equivalent to this.
Applicants with a first language other than English
You must demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
If you have an arts based degree you must supply evidence of the highest level of education within science that you have achieved. Evidence of an interest in or commitment to the cultural heritage sector will strengthen an application.
We welcome applications year-round but to commence your studies in any given year (starting September), you must submit your application by 1st August.
Rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion Iaith Saesneg.
Mae'n rhaid i ymgeiswyr sydd angen fisa Haen 4 i astudio yn y DU gyflwyno cymhwyster iaith Saesneg derbyniol er mwyn bodloni gofynion UKVI (Fisâu a Mewnfudo y DU).
You take a total of 180 credits of modules, consisting of:
• 40 credits of core skills modules
And either :
• 80 credits of compulsory modules (for students without a background in Conservation), or
• 40 credits of compulsory modules plus your choice of a further 40 credits of option modules (for students with a conservation background)
Following successful completion of the taught stage you will progress to the dissertation (60 credits).
Mae'r modiwlau a ddangosir yn esiampl o'r cwricwlwm arferol. Byddant yn cael eu hadolygu cyn blwyddyn academaidd 2019/20. Bydd y modiwlau terfynol yn cael eu cyhoeddi erbyn mis Medi 2019.
| Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment and Design for Collections Care | HST330 | 40 credits |
| Designing Research in Heritage Science | HST462 | 20 credits |
| MSc Conservation Dissertation | HST592 | 60 credits |
| Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Approach in Conservation Practice | HST341 | 20 credydau |
| Analysis in Heritage Science | HST342 | 20 credydau |
| Collection Care in the Museum Environment | HST343 | 20 credydau |
| Materials in the Museum Environment | HST344 | 20 credydau |
| Postgraduate Skills in Archaeology and Conservation | HST500 | 20 credydau |
Sut y caf fy addysgu?
We teach via seminars, lectures and assessed work to combine theoretical knowledge with realistic practical applications, including in partner museum and related heritage organisations.
Teaching usually takes place on Thursdays and Fridays, with additional tutorials and field trips on Wednesdays.
Sut y caf fy nghefnogi?
On enrolment, you are assigned your own Personal Tutor and provided with teaching and learning resources, including Postgraduate Handbook. Additional specific module resources are made available during the programme.
We offer one-to-one time in set office hours during teaching weeks, and also welcome email contact. Additionally, you can make appointments to see your personal tutor on a one-to-one basis about any issue. Our Professional Services team is also available for advice and support.
Your personal tutor is your contact point to discuss any problems arising from the course. Further queries should be addressed to the School.
Many students choose discursive dissertations but for those preferring laboratory-based projects focused on care of collections there are a wide range of analytical facilities in-house. These include:
- Analytical SEM
- Climatic chambers
- Digital microscopy
- Photographic facilities (featuring dedicated image processing laboratory)
- Computer suite
- Feedback
Discussion of assignments is offered and written feedback is provided on summative assessment. You are encouraged to discuss your ideas with module tutors both in seminars and one-to-one in office hours.
Sut y caf fy asesu?
Assessment is via essays, exams, oral presentations and reports, to ensure you develop a broad range of skills, and underpinning knowledge to become adept in communication by the completion of the course.
On successful completion of the taught elements of the programme you progress to a dissertation of up to 20,000 words. This self-regulated year of study is ideal preparation for progression to PhD.
Pa sgiliau y byddaf yn eu hymarfer a’u datblygu?
You will acquire a broad range of skills including the ability to:
- talk with conservators and conservation scientists on the decay of objects
- understand simple management strategies for the analysis of organisations in context and for planning and managing change
- understand the role of units of measurement and precision in determining data collection and interpretation
- carry out independent research on specialist subjects
- exercise initiative, personal responsibility and decision-making in complex situations and offer pragmatic evidence based solutions for problems
- recognise and utilise basic influence techniques
- present information in a professional context
- acquire the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development
Graduates of this and similar degree programmes have embarked on careers in a range of professions from academia, the heritage sector, journalism and law to media research (media, commercial, academic), teaching and publishing. A significant number choose to continue studies at PhD level.
Recent graduate destinations include CADW, Church in Wales, Council for British Archaeology, Glamorgan Archives, Heritage Lottery Fund, National Trust, Tate Gallery, Welsh Assembly Government and a range of universities in the UK and overseas.
Ffioedd dysgu
Myfyrwyr y DU ac UE (2019/20)
| Ffioedd Dysgu | Blaendal | Nodiadau |
|---|---|---|
| £9,350 | Dim |
Rhagor o wybodaeth am ffioedd dysgu a blaendaliadau, gan gynnwys ar gyfer myfyrwyr rhan-amser a pharhaus.
Bydd myfyrwyr yr UE sy'n dechrau yn 2019/20 yn talu'r un ffioedd dysgu â myfyrwyr y DU drwy gydol eu cyrsiau. Gallai ffioedd godi'n flynyddol yn unol â chwyddiant. Nid oes penderfyniadau wedi’u gwneud eto ynglŷn â ffioedd a benthyciadau i fyfyrwyr yr UE sy'n dechrau yn 2020/21. Caiff y rhain eu gwneud yn rhan o drafodaethau'r DU ynglŷn â’' haelodaeth o'r UE, a byddwn yn rhoi rhagor o fanylion i chi cyn gynted ag y bo modd.
Myfyrwyr tu allan i'r UE (2019/20)
| Ffioedd Dysgu | Blaendal | Nodiadau |
|---|---|---|
| £20,650 | £1,000 |
Rhagor o wybodaeth am ffioedd dysgu a blaendaliadau, gan gynnwys ar gyfer myfyrwyr rhan-amser a pharhaus.
