Care of Collections (Taught) | Master's degree | Art & Design | On Campus | 1-2 Years | Cardiff University | United Kingdom

We are highly regarded within the sector nationally and internationally for this vocational MSc Care of Collections programme, which offers exceptional training in preventive conservation and the management of cultural and heritage collections regardless of humanities or science background. You will become adept in the skills essential for a heritage career including project design and report writing, and gain valuable museum or heritage experience. Twinned with a heritage organisation in the UK, you will experience collection management and operation in the working environment. You are not expected to have a high level of scientific knowledge for this programme, but a strong interest in the subject is anticipated. Designed with entry to the heritage profession in mind, our stimulating programme embodies elements of art and science and includes a wide range of transferable skills. Distinctive Features Our range of programmes is designed for all entry levels, from experienced practitioner to graduate wishing to enter the sector. Taught by internationally-recognised experts in the field. The degree offers specialist skills for building a portfolio of qualifications for entry to the museum sector. You will be ‘twinned’ with a real heritage organisation and have the opportunity to study the operation of this organisation and how it relates to the care of collections. Committed to opening up the profession regardless of discipline background, we do not presume a significant level of scientific knowledge. High proportion of transferable skills (particularly in research, project design and report writing).