Conservation of Books and Library Materials West Dean College
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma, MA, Postgraduate Diploma | On-Campus | Full-time | find out | September | find out | find out |
Course overview
With dedicated staff and large, fully-equipped workshops, students gain the skills necessary to become professional book conservators. Practical projects start immediately, with books and related materials provided from historical collections for student work. Access to workshops is from 7am to 10pm seven days a week.
All students have a personal workbench, and the department has areas for practical work, scientific work
and testing, bookbinding, finishing and tool sharpening, and secure storage. In addition, you will have access to
the College’s well-equipped analytical laboratory. The curriculum involves practical treatment on real jobs,
developing the use of current techniques. Work is carried out with reference to the historical context of books, their varying structures and an understanding of relevant materials science.
Work placements prepare students for life as professional conservators. Recent placements have been undertaken at Cambridge University Library, the V&A Museum, National Archives of the Netherlands, the Lincei Library in Rome, and the National Library Board in Singapore.
Entry requirements for this course
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