Overview
Research students will be able to access support and training designed to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for investigation and study at doctoral level. Direction will be available from a supervisory team, and students will can benefit from the School’s research expertise spanning a broad range of conservation and cultural heritage specialisms.
Strong links exist within the College of Arts and with the College of Science, and there is an interdisciplinary research culture that facilitates collaboration with colleagues across a wide range of topics. Current research areas include archaeological conservation, paint and pigment analysis, and preventative conservation.
Assessment
The assessment at PhD level takes the form of an approximately 80,000 word thesis.
The Conservation of Cultural Heritage programme at University of Lincoln is usually awarded based on the quality of the student’s thesis and ability to present and successfully defend their chosen research topic in an oral examination (viva voce). They are also expected to demonstrate how their research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.
Programme Structure
Research areas covered within the School include:
Archaeological conservation
Architectural paint research
Collections management
Conservation of a broad range of objects and material types
Cultural heritage and climate change
Material culture
Paint and pigment analysis
Preventive conservation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
- Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.
Language
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Disciplines
Visual Arts Art History Tourism & Leisure View 74 other PhDs in Visual Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree in conservation or related subject. A first or upper second class honours degree with significant experience may be considered.
- You will need to submit a research proposal along with your application form. The research proposal will allow us to judge the quality of the application and to decide whether we are able to supervise your project.
Tuition Fee
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International
17700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17700 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4830 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4830 GBP per year during 24 months.
Part-time:
- Home: £2,415 per year
- International: £8,850 per year
Living costs for Lincoln
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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