Program Overview

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UCLA Graduate Programs

Graduate Program: Conservation of Cultural Heritage

DEGREES

UCLA's Graduate Program in Conservation of Cultural Heritage offers the following degree(s):

• Master of Arts (M.A.)

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Conservation of Cultural Heritage

APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

• Steps to Apply
• General application process for all UCLA Graduate Programs

Deadlines to apply

• December 15, 2025

Admission Limited to

• Fall 2026
• The program is accepting applications for even numbered academic years.

Exams & GRE Types

• GRE: Not required

Letters of Recommendation

• 3, one, if possible, from a professional conservator and one from a current/former professor

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

• See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

• In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the following:
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Portfolio: Each applicant must submit a portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of the field of conservation.
  • Writing Sample: Each applicant is required to supply a written sample (3500 words maximum) of previous research in archaeology, anthropology, art history, conservation, the sciences or related fields.
  • Prerequisites: A minimum of 200 - 400 hours of documented practical experience in conservation fieldwork, laboratory experience, exhibit preparation, or similar responsibilities performed under the supervision of a professional is highly recommended.
  • Coursework: Applicants must have completed study equivalent to one academic year in archaeology, art history, anthropology or ethnography.
  • Those applicants who reach the final stages of evaluation will be interviewed in person as part of the evaluation process.

Program Name

• Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Leading to the degree of

• M.A.

Major Code

• 00HQ

Program Description

• Conservation of Cultural Heritage is an interdepartmental program.
• Interdepartmental programs provide an integrated curriculum of several disciplines.

Faculty

• Visit the Conservation of Cultural Heritage Department’s faculty roster

Course Descriptions

• Visit the registrar's site for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage Department’s course descriptions

Program Address

• A210 Fowler Museum
• Box
• Los Angeles, CA

Additional Information

• Conservation of Cultural Heritage provides in-depth details on its own site
• With questions not answered here or on the program’s site, please contact the program directly.