The Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies is an intensive one-year conversion course that aims to enable graduates from a non-conservation background to advance their knowledge and skills.
Students have the opportunity to access a range of analytical equipment and learn from practitioners with extensive experience. They can also benefit from the team’s strong links with museums, professional bodies, and heritage agencies.
During this course, students will be expected to produce their own portfolios of specialist drawings and photographs, and have the chance to develop technical skills for the treatment of historic objects. Students will be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to involve themselves in live projects.
How You Study
Students are able to access a wide variety of historic materials and can focus on their remedial treatment and preventive conservation.
The composition and delivery of the course are different for each module and may include lectures, seminars, workshops, independent study, practical work in conservation labs, research, and one-to-one learning.
Contact Hours and Independent Study
Weekly contact hours on this programme may vary depending on the individual modules and the stage of the study. The postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour in-class students are expected to spend at least two-three hours in an independent study. For more detailed information please contact the programme leader.
Contact Hours
Owing to the nature of postgraduate programmes, a significant proportion of your time will be spent in independent study and research. Research students will have meetings with their academic supervisors, however, the regularity of these will vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and the stage of the programme. For taught programmes, weekly contact hours may vary depending on the individual module options chosen and the stage of the study.
Modules
Third Year
Applied Practical Skills (Core)
Conservation Processes (Core)
Conservation Science (Core)
Conservation Theory (Core)
Documentation Techniques (Core)
Preventive Conservation (Core)
How You Are Assessed
Methods of Assessment
Students on this course may be assessed through coursework comprised of a presentation, an essay, a progress test, reports, practical work, and portfolios of drawings and photographs.
Assessment Feedback
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to you promptly – usually within 15 working days after the submission date.
Scholarships
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
"The course has been a very rewarding experience, one that has pushed me to use and build on a wide range of skills. The encouragement and expertise of the teaching staff have been invaluable, helping me to develop my own abilities and explore my interests within the field of conservation."
Mair Trueman, Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies graduate
Course-Specific Additional Costs
For each course, you may find that there are additional costs.
Students on this programme will receive a free tool kit and personal protection equipment for use during their studies.
Some courses provide opportunities for you to undertake fieldwork or field trips. Where these are compulsory, the cost for travel and accommodation will be covered by the University and so is included in your fee. Where these are optional, you will normally be required to pay your own transport, accommodation, and general living costs.
With regards to textbooks, the University provides students who enroll with a comprehensive reading list and you will find that our extensive library holds either material or virtual versions of the core texts that you are required to read. However, you may prefer to purchase some of these for yourself and you will be responsible for this cost.
Entry Requirements 2021-22
Honours degree in any discipline or equivalent professional experience.
International
Non-UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
Teaching and Learning During Covid-19
At Lincoln, Covid-19 has encouraged us to review our practices and, as a result, to take the opportunity to find new ways to enhance the student experience. We have made changes to our teaching and learning approach and to our campus, to ensure that students and staff can enjoy a safe and positive learning experience. We will continue to follow Government guidance and work closely with the local Public Health experts as the situation progresses, and adapt our teaching and learning accordingly to keep our campus as safe as possible.
Research Areas and Topics
The University of Lincoln’s Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage was formed in 2011 to coordinate academic research activities in conservation, history, and science in relation to the heritage sector.
Members share an interest in historic material culture and its conservation and analysis. They have access to science-based methodologies for materials analysis and the historical expertise needed to articulate the significance of this analysis. Members work with the museum sector as conservators, curators, and consultants.
Research themes of the group include architectural paint research, cultural history, and historic and ancient materials.
Features
Equipment
Students on this programme will receive a free tool kit and personal protection equipment for use during their studies.
