Books and Library Materials
Postgraduate Diploma - 1 year

PROGRAMME CONTENT

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

Historical Book Structures
In-depth study and presentation

Practical Work and Exhibition Issues
Treatment of books, book cradles and light sources for exhibitions

Metal Components of Books
Production of metal components
Principles of metal corrosion and control

Paper Conservation
Paper treatments

Disaster Response
Skills applicable to disasters in libraries and book collections

Work Placement
A six-week period in a public institution or a private workshop

Materials Science
Science in the workshop. Application to practical problems
Lighting systems. Air quality and monitoring of exhibition environments

Exhibition of Work
An important celebration and showcase of your research and professional practice.

Entry requirements

A good first degree in a relevant subject or successful completion of the Graduate Diploma (University of Sussex) at West Dean in a directly related subject and significant experience or interest in object history, technology and design.

Graduate and Postgraduate diplomas are validated by the University of Sussex. Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not possess the standard entry requirements, but have alternative qualifications and/or appropriate experience.