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PostgraduateMPhil (Res)

Book & Paper Conservation

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£15,500Per Year (Intl)
£29,355Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the MPhil (Res) Book & Paper Conservation provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. This two-year Masters brings together skills training, research, professional practice and applied science. The programme has core common courses and courses tailored to your elected specialism in either Book and Archival Materials Conservation or Paper Conservation. You will have hands-on access to our world-class collections and be based in the Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research, a unique professional, collections-based teaching environment with state-of-the-art scientific equipment and conservation facilities. Why this programme - Benefit from practi... International tuition fees are £15,500 per year, home/UK fees are £29,355 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Conservation Science and Materials Analysis
Book and Archival Materials Degradation
Paper Conservation Techniques and Practice
Research Methods in Conservation
Professional Conservation Practice and Ethics
Collections Management and Curation
Advanced Analytical Techniques for Heritage Materials
Conservation Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. You will also require GCSE/Higher/international equivalent Chemistry qualification. A pass in the International Academic Projects distance-learning course Chemistry for Conservators is an acceptable alternative, as is a pass in a college/university course such as Chemistry 101.If invited for interview, a portfolio of examples which demonstrate attention to detail and quality of finish should be made available electronically in PD

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,500

per year

Total Course Cost (24 months)£31,000

Home Student Fee

£29,355

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
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