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    Conservation Practice (MSc)

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    Cardiff, GBMScIn-person2 years
    £50,900.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    70%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    300
    Credits

    Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University is a 300-credit, 2-year, in-person msc program based in Cardiff, GB. Tuition is £50,900.

    About the program

    Two-year program teaching interventive and preventive conservation of cultural heritage artefacts through lectures, seminars, laboratory practice on real objects, and placements. Covers theoretical principles, practical techniques including traditional and novel methods, analytical skills, and professional documentation.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: 201-250 | 9th in the UK for research in Archaeology (REF 2021)

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $13,210.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University is £50,900 across 300 required credits.
    Is Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University online or in-person?
    Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University is offered in-person.
    How long does Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University take to complete?
    Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University is structured around 2 years and 300 credits.
    What GPA is required for Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    How competitive is Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Conservation Practice (MSc) at Cardiff University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 70%.