MA Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management

University of York

United Kingdom, York

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University of York

United Kingdom , York

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

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Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,900 / year

Next Intake September-2024

MA Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management

About

Our;Masters in Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management;will give you practical experience with up-to-date conservation techniques, and an opportunity to work with leading conservation studios, providing you with invaluable work experience, and networks for your future career.

You'll train for a variety of employment in stained glass conservation, cultural heritage management, arts administration, museums, and the administration of historic buildings. You'll combine practical work with intensive seminar study to investigate the key issues in approaches to conservation and heritage. The course will also prepare you for a higher research degree.

The course is based entirely on the historic campus at King's Manor in the heart of the medieval city of York, and you will have continuous access to our dedicated conservation and teaching studio.

We teach the course in partnership with the;Department of Archaeology.

This is a two-year course, including taught modules, a twelve-week studio placement in a leading conservation workshop, museum or heritage institution, and a five-month dissertation. You'll be able to choose an art-historical or archaeological module in Year 2. Each year is worth 180 credits.

You'll be taught basic and advanced techniques of stained glass conservation, grounded in an understanding of the historical development of stained glass craft and its care. You'll study other topics including art and architectural history, the history, ethics and philosophy of conservation, and international issues in conservation including the impact of climate change.

You'll also attend masterclasses presented by visiting experts which address current issues and new research, events that will provide invaluable opportunities for networking with your peers and practitioners in the field from both home and abroad.

Your studio placement will enable you to consolidate and expand your practical skills in a professional setting. You'll take on projects that test your abilities to translate theory into practice in an environment in which targets, timescales and budgets can impose challenges.

The experience of working within a business or conservation institution, in a team with colleagues, with clients, custodians and heritage bodies, will be an invaluable aspect of your training. In addition to improving your practical skills, you'll have a chance to develop skills of advocacy, presentation and project management. The placement will also introduce you to a range of projects of greater scale and complexity. All of this training will benefit you in your future career.

Youll work with worldâ€leading academics wholl challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Teaching format

After an initial introduction to practical stained glass craft skills, you will quickly learn to apply what you have learned to the context of conservation, making regular use of the specialist Nicolas Barker conservation studio in the King's Manor. You'll develop your experience and knowledge of the field through study in seminar groups and lectures. You'll have seven to nine hours per week of lectures, seminars and one-to-one meetings with your lecturer/supervisor. You'll be encouraged to spend time in the workshop to practise your skills and use self-directed learning. The amount of study time per week will depend on the modules taken each term, and this will also vary slightly throughout the course.

We offer an extensive programme of research seminars and events which are an invaluable way to engage with different aspects of your subject, along with discussing module themes with your peers, and the staff weekly office hours.

Facilities

We have a fully equipped and custom-designed stained glass conservation studio at King's Manor - the Nicolas Barker Conservation Studio.

There is a specialist library collection for stained glass and conservation studies at King's Manor, and further History of Art resources available.

Teaching location

You will be based in the Department of History of Art on Campus West. Most of your contact hours will be in Kings Manor in the city centre.

About our campus

Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.

Assessment and feedback

You'll write 4,000 word essays, technical reports and project designs, reports on the masterclasses, complete a placement report of 7,000-8,000 words and a weekly placement log. Your final assessment will be in the form of your 15,000-20,000 word dissertation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate taught courses

For a postgraduate taught course such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution in a relevant subject.

Typically you would need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, however some courses will accept lower second class honours degrees. Actual requirements will vary by course.

University of Jordan - a score of B, B+, GPA 3.0-3.64 (4.0) or very good is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
Yarmouk University - a score of B, 76-83.9 or very good is considered comparable to a UK 2:1. Please consult transcript if graded out of 5.0 (you must have achieved at least 3.5 out of 5.0)
University of Jordan - a score of C+, GPA 2.5-2.99 (4.0) or good is considered comparable to a UK 2:2
Yarmouk University - a score of C, 68-75.9 or good is considered comparable to a UK 2:2. Please consult transcript if graded out of 5.0 (must have achieved at least 3.0 out of 5.0)

Research degrees

For a research degree such as an MPhil or a PhD, you would normally need a Bachelors degree plus either a Masters degree in a relevant subject or some experience of conducting research.

Course-specific requirements

Visit the course page for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional entry requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.

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English Program Requirements

If you're a non-native English speaking applicant you must provide evidence of your English language ability.

You need to show enough fluency in written and spoken English to the required level of the course you're applying to.

Career

Careers and skills

This course is for students who want to work in stained glass conservation, collections management, museum curation or heritage management. Potential employers will value the experience you'll gain on your placement. Our graduates are now leading figures in the discipline in the UK, Germany, Belgium and the USA. The course also prepares you for doctoral research.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,900 / year

How to Apply

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Top tip: apply early and make sure you check the funding deadlines. If you're an international student it's best to apply by early July to avoid any delays in applying for your accommodation and/or visa.

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2. Check the entry requirements

For postgraduate taught courses (MSc, MA, PG Dip, PG Cert, PGCE, Graduate Diploma and MRes) you'll need at least the equivalent of a UK upper second class honours degree (2:1). Some courses accept lower second class honours degrees (2:2) combined with relevant professional experience and/or vocational qualifications. Actual requirements vary by course.

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International applicants

If you're an international applicant, you may also need to consider some additional factors including:

English language requirements
Visa requirements including how to get your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
Our Pre-Masters programme if you don't meet our entry requirements.

3. Check the application deadline

Applications can be submitted year-round, but we recommend you apply as early as possible as entry to many courses is competitive.

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4. Explore your funding options

If you’re applying for funding, you normally need to hold an offer, so be sure to check the funding application processes and deadlines.

You may be entitled to a UK government loan to help fund your Masters study.

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