Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management

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York has long been the premier centre in Britain for the study of stained glass, with unmatched resources in the Minster and city churches, leading conservation studios and the History of Art department's lively Stained Glass Research School.

This innovative programme, the first of its kind in the English-speaking world, offers an integrated study of stained glass and its conservation, meeting a perceived need internationally for a qualification in this field. It is taught in partnership with the Archaeology Department.

The aim is to offer training for a variety of employment, in stained glass conservation workshops, but also in heritage management, arts administration, architectural offices, engineering offices, administration of historic buildings and museums. The programme will also be a preparation for higher research degrees.

This is a two-year programme, including four terms of taught courses, with two modules per term, a five-month placement, and a five-month dissertation. Two modules will be devoted to basic and advanced techniques of glass conservation. In each taught term a week-long masterclass will be conducted by a visiting lecturer. Other fields of study include the ethics and the philosophy of conservation, history of conservation, art and architectural history, archaeology, materials and materials´ science, building engineering, architectural climate study, administrative training, and heritage and business administration. There will be a free choice of art-historical or archaeological modules in the spring term of the second year. Leading conservation studios in Britain, Europe and the United States will host placements, providing valuable work experience, and networks for future careers. Variations on the degree are possible for those who wish to avoid the placement and/or the dissertation.

This is a two-year programme, including four terms of taught courses, with two modules per term, an eighteen-week placement, and a five-month dissertation. Modules will be devoted to basic and advanced techniques of glass conservation. Other fields of study include the ethics and the philosophy of conservation, history of conservation, art and architectural history, archaeology, building engineering, conservation and the impact of climate change, and heritage and business administration. There will be a free choice of art-historical or archaeological modules in the spring term of the second year. In each taught term a masterclass addressing current issues and new research will be conducted by a visiting lecturer.

Placements
Leading conservation studios in Britain, Europe and the United States host placements, providing valuable work experience, and networks for future careers.

Study tour
Thanks to sponsorship from Schott AG, every other year, usually in the Easter vacations, students will have the chance to join a study tour to France and Germany, visiting major stained glass sites, and leading conservation practices.

The programme is designed to appeal to a wide range of potential applicants. They will include college graduates with an undergraduate degree in related fields (e.g., glass conservation, wall-painting conservation, art history, architecture, archaeology). Applicants without a college degree, but with exceptional experience or demonstrable skills may also be admitted, subject to an entrance test. All candidates should have some previous experience in glass conservation; preliminary placements can be arranged and some funding will be available for this from ICON, the national confederation of conservators in Britain.We are used to receiving applications from all over the world, and so take a flexible view to the wide variety of academic qualifications that are offered. If you have any doubt over the validity of your qualifications or would like some general advice, do not hesitate to email us and we will be very happy to help. As regards English language competence, for those for whom English is not their first language, evidence of proficiency in English will be required. We normally look for an IELTS score in the region of 6.5. However, if an applicant is taking their academic qualifications in the English language, then we may decide that we do not require a separate IELTS qualification. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.