Overview
The Conservation of Material Culture PhD at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is distinct from our practice-focused MA degree that trains professional conservators in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage. For those interested in the details of each program please see the Student Handbooks on our website.
Features
- The PhD program is designed to train the next generation of multidisciplinary researchers and cross-cultural leaders in the theoretical and experimental developments and policies of cultural heritage conservation.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Cultural Materials Science
- Cultural Materials Science Laboratory: Technical Study
- Science Fundamentals in Conservation of Materials
- Cultural Materials Science I: Analytical Imaging and Documentation in Conservation of Materials
- Science of Conservation Materials and Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation View 17 other PhDs in Biodiversity & Conservation in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of Recommendation
- The statement of purpose should describe the applicant's proposed area of research drawn from either the identified domains or a new area. Applicants are encouraged to contact CAEM faculty in advance of submitting their application.
- Each applicant is also required to supply a written sample (3500 words maximum) of previous research in archaeology, anthropology, art history, conservation, the sciences or related fields. This may be in the form of one or more publications, papers for college courses, conservation research, etc.
Tuition Fee
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International
33238 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
33238 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
18136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18136 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Beverly Hills
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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