About the course

The PhD program in the Conservation of Material Culture (CMC) is offered by the UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, housed under the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology and the Division of Social Sciences at UCLA. The CMC PhD is distinct from our practice-focused MA degree that trains professional conservators in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage.

　　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. Through rigorous research and multidisciplinary scholarship students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to become leaders in the field. They have the opportunity to build their academic training through a combination of interdisciplinary coursework, academic mentored research, teaching experience, and skilled guidance from academic advisors and mentors.

　　The program’s aim is to provide:

　　An integrated, comprehensive curriculum to foster the next generation of conservation leaders with strong research, theoretical and applied qualitative and quantitative skills,

　　Rigorous training in conservation theory, ethics, policy and research,

　　Substantive research training in a specific domain of application in conservation,

　　Experiential learning and mentoring in communication, scientific writing skills, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: US$82,098

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Los Angeles
Fall (September), 2025	Los Angeles

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California

IELTS - 7.0. TOEFL IBT - 87. TOEFL PBT - 560. All Official Transcripts. A Bachelor?s degree (B.S. or B.A.) and/or a Master?s degree (M.S. or M.A.) preferably in the fields of Conservation, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Life Sciences, Earth sciences, Visual Arts, Museum Studies, Information Technology and other relevant disciplines with minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 for a bachelor?s degree and 3.5 for a master?s degree. A minimum of 400 hours of documented research or research-based practice in conservation or conservation related field is required for admission to the program. Each applicant is required to submit a ?Statement of Purpose? that describes his or her previous experience in conservation and related fields, plan of study, and professional goals. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted by each applicant. One letter must be from a supervisor in conservation or conservation-related field, and one must be from a former professor. Each applicant is required to supply a written sample 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 or research reports, etc. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Report

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

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