Study Conservation of Cultural Heritage in the UK

Introduction to Conservation of Cultural Heritage

A career in Conservation of Cultural Heritage involves caring for precious things from the past – like ancient buildings, art pieces, or old manuscripts. Conservation professionals help protect these historic pieces so they can continue to live on and teach future generations about history and culture.

If you’re interested in preserving the past to help the future, please arrange your free consultation with SI-UK today.

Graduate Conservation of Cultural Heritage Careers

Graduates of a Conservation of Cultural Heritage program can take on a range of different careers paths within the conservation and heritage industry, and work at prominent institutions around the world, such as the Historic Royal Palaces, the V&A Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Where can I study Conservation of Cultural Heritage in the UK?

Ranked 3rd in the UK for Tourism, Transport, Travel and Heritage Studies, Lincoln University offers a holstic approach to Conservation of Cultural Heritage studies:

Lincoln’s Conservation of Cultural Heritage Bachelor’s program features an optional 12-week placement in the second year which can be taken full-time or part-time alongside optional modules. Recent placement destinations have included the Tate Modern in London, Manx Museum, Isle of Man, and The Leather Conservation Centre in Northampton.
Lincoln’s Conservation of Cultural Heritage Master’s program includes a research project which gives students the opportunity to apply and develop their existing knowledge and skills in an area of their own choice.
Lincoln's Conservation of Cultural Heritage MPhil/PhD program offers the opportunity to undertake an intensive study of topic in the field of conservation and/or heritage studies, and to make an original contribution to scholarly understandings of your chosen subject.

Students at the University of Lincoln also have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in high-specification purpose built laboratories to work on historic materials provided by museums, historic houses and private collections.

The University of Lincoln offers a variety of scholarships ranging from £2,000 to 50% off tuition fees.