Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology (BSc)

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In Cardiff

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    Course

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    Cardiff (Wales)

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    Different dates available

Cardiff University specialises in the conservation of museum objects and archaeological material, using both preventive and interventive conservation procedures. All of our teaching is set against the cultural context of the objects undergoing treatment. Working on these objects you will consider the needs of owners, current and future users of objects in designing your treatments. Working in the laboratories from day one, you will have direct access to many state of the art conservation and scientific facilities.Grade A in the Core, with a BB at A-level

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King Edward VII Avenue, South Glamorgan, CF10 3XQ

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  • Conservation
  • Archaeology
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Course programme

The strong vocational nature of the Cardiff degree programme is recognised within the conservation profession and this factor provides conservation students with good job opportunities.

Year one

First year conservation modules are designed to develop an underpinning knowledge of conservation theory and practice. This includes developing academic and practical skills within investigative practices such as x-radiography, microscopy, photography and instrumental analysis. An introduction to archaeology is provided via modules which you select.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsIntroduction to Conservation PracticeHS211830 creditsInvestigative Cleaning in ConservationHS212230 creditsPolymers in Conservation 1HS211020 creditsOptional modules

Module titleModule codeCreditsThe Archaeology of Mediterranean Societies: Egypt, Greece and RomeHS212320 creditsDeep Histories: The Archaeology of BritainHS212420 creditsAnalysing ArchaeologyHS212520 creditsDiscovering ArchaeologyHS212620 creditsYear two

The second and third year builds on this platform via theory modules, practical laboratory work and museum vacation placements in conservation. Graduates emerge as practical conservators who are able to preserve and care for a wide range of material, which is typically found within museums. They are also able to communicate their activities to others.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsConservation of Wet Archaeological WoodHS239210 creditsAnalysis of ArtefactsHS232010 creditsPractical Projects 1HS233040 creditsOrganic Objects: Decay & ConservationHS233520 creditsMuseums Collections ManagementHS242120 creditsOptional modules

Module titleModule codeCreditsArchaeological IllustrationHS242910 creditsArchaeological IllustrationHS243010 creditsArchaeological PhotographyHS240710 creditsArchaeological PhotographyHS241410 creditsLater Bronze Age BritainHS230510 creditsIron Age BritainHS230620 creditsEarly Anglo-Saxon EnglandHS230710 creditsMiddle and Later Saxon EnglandHS230910 creditsNeolithic EuropeHS231120 creditsPost-Roman Celtic BritainHS234020 creditsAegean Bronze Age: Emergence To CollapseHS238720 creditsThe History of Archaeological ThoughtHS235020 creditsArt & Archaeology of Classical GreeceHS238920 creditsPharaohs of The SunHS241020 creditsIntroduction to Spatial Techniques and TechnologiesHS241810 creditsGeographic Information Systems for Archaeologists and Ancient HistoriansHS241910 creditsHeritage CommunicationHS242820 creditsCeramics in ArchaeologyHS243120 creditsMuseums Collections ManagementHS242120 creditsPractical Projects 1HS233040 creditsBioarchaeologyHS243220 creditsLife in Ancient RomeHS435810 creditsHouses in Roman ItalyHS436310 creditsSurveying and ProspectionHS231410 creditsDeath and Burial in the Roman WorldHS430820 creditsGreek WarfareHS436620 creditsStructure & Decay of Organic MaterialsHS231910 creditsAnalysis of ArtefactsHS232010 creditsConservation of Wet Archaeological WoodHS239210 creditsArchaeology Independent StudyHS243320 creditsYear three

The second and third year builds on this platform via theory modules, practical laboratory work and museum vacation placements in conservation. Graduates emerge as practical conservators who are able to preserve and care for a wide range of material, which is typically found within museums. They are also able to communicate their activities to others.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsOrganic Objects: Decay & ConservationHS233520 creditsPractical Projects 2HS233140 creditsConservation Research ProjectHS242720 creditsConservation of Wet Archaeological WoodHS239210 creditsAnalysis of ArtefactsHS232010 creditsOptional modules

Module titleModule codeCreditsArchaeological IllustrationHS242910 creditsArchaeological IllustrationHS243010 creditsArchaeological PhotographyHS240710 creditsArchaeological PhotographyHS241410 creditsLater Bronze Age BritainHS230510 creditsIron Age BritainHS230620 creditsEarly Anglo-Saxon EnglandHS230710 creditsNeolithic EuropeHS231120 creditsPost-Roman Celtic BritainHS234020 creditsThe History of Archaeological ThoughtHS235020 creditsAegean Bronze Age: Emergence To CollapseHS238720 creditsArt & Archaeology of Classical GreeceHS238920 creditsPharaohs of The SunHS241020 creditsHeritage CommunicationHS242820 creditsGreek WarfareHS436620 creditsMiddle and Later Saxon EnglandHS230910 creditsIntroduction to Spatial Techniques and TechnologiesHS241810 creditsGeographic Information Systems for Archaeologists and Ancient HistoriansHS241910 creditsBioarchaeologyHS243220 creditsLife in Ancient RomeHS435810 creditsHouses in Roman ItalyHS436310 creditsSurveying and ProspectionHS231410 creditsCeramics in ArchaeologyHS243120 creditsDeath and Burial in the Roman WorldHS430820 creditsThird Year Archaeology DissertationHS231220 creditsArchaeology DissertationHS243540 creditsStructure & Decay of Organic MaterialsHS231910 creditsAnalysis of ArtefactsHS232010 creditsConservation of Wet Archaeological WoodHS239210 creditsMuseums Collections ManagementHS242120 creditsArchaeology Independent StudyHS243320 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.

Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology (BSc)

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