Applicants for BA (Hons) Conservation Studies are normally expected to have achieved, or be expected to achieve, the equivalent to 280 UCAS points, for example:
- A pass in 3 GCE A levels with one at grade A
OR
- A pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and 2 passes in GCE A levels
This educational level may also be demonstrated by possession of a combination of other qualifications for example the International Baccalaureat or High School Diploma. Applicants who can demonstrate equivalent prior professional experience will also be considered through a process called Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L), which involves a judgment of various work-life and formal educational experiences against the selection criteria.
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language will be required to provide evidence of achieving the equivalent of the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum of 5.0 in all four areas.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN APPLICATION, AND AT INTERVIEW
This course has up to 9 places available each year. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate:
- manual dexterity;
- observational skills;
- a rational and informed approach to problem solving;
- a curiosity about objects, materials and their behaviour;
- patience and attention to detail;
- an appetite for learning and an ability to focus ;
SELECTION CRITERIA
We select applicants according to their potential and current ability to:
- fulfil the entry requirements;
- gather, research and synthesise information;
- critically evaluate their own achievements and recognise areas for development;
- evidence an interest in and knowledge of cultural objects and their historical context ;
- demonstrate a range of hand skills and technical abilities*
- demonstrate commitment and motivation to the subject and the course
- plan and prioritise their own time and set achievable goals
* this could be evidenced through craft and/or artwork that you have made