Overview

About the program

The Preservation Studies program at the University of Delaware prepares students to address questions regarding individual objects and works of art, collections, buildings and structures, and sites and landscapes.

More specifically, it trains its Ph.D. candidates to assess the significance and cultural contexts for the production, function, reception and preservation of all aspects of visual and material culture; identify, evaluate and implement preservation practice and policy; and integrate ideas and methods from the full range of preservation-related disciplines.

Programme Structure

Areas of concentration include:

Historic Preservation Planning (including Structures, Landscape, and Preservation of Social and Cultural Context)
Preservation Technologies
Conservation Research and Technical Studies
Heritage Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

27 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

Art History Fine Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree in a discipline relevant to one of the program concentrations. All college and university transcripts should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies; these must come directly from the institution
A summary of intended dissertation research and the relation of this topic to existing UD expertise and resources should be incorporated into your personal essay in addition to a suggested list of courses taken from the online UD course listings.
A professional and academic curriculum vitae is required
A writing sample to help the admissions committee assess the applicant's ability to design and conduct a research project and to communicate findings to the scholarly community
Three letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant's ability to conduct research in the chosen area

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6026 USD / year

≈ 6026 USD / year
Out-of-State

6026 USD / year

≈ 6026 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6026 USD / year

≈ 6026 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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