Offered by Fleming College in Peterborough, Canada, PGCert in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management is a postgraduate certificate in Museum Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,075 per year (CAD 5,609 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Museum Studies
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,609 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,075 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This two-year Ontario College graduate certificate is an intensive, fast-paced learning experience that you will undertake in four consecutive semesters. You'll start your classes in September and spend your first three semesters, during the fall, winter and summer, at the college. Following your introduction to the field of conservation, you will gain valuable, applied and skills-based experience in the care and handling of most common museum materials, including ceramics, glass, stone, metals, wooden objects, leather and proteinaceous materials, textiles, works of art on paper, books, archival materials, photographs and modern materials. Updated curriculum reflects a focus on hands-on skills, experienced based learning, practical applications, beyond best practices and professional standards rooted in ethical applications. Once you've learned the theory and practical skills, you'll treat museum artifacts from local, regional, and national sites. Complementary courses, workshops, assignments, and community-based projects will offer off campus opportunities to practice conservation methods. A full-time, typically unpaid, curriculum-based internship in your final semester (September to December) provides an invaluable learning and work experience.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an undergraduate degree, Ontario College Diploma, or Ontario College Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), plus Grade 12 College (C) Chemistry, which cannot be waived; applicants who do not meet these requirements but hold a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered individually. The programme page states no English-proficiency test score; Fleming College's institution-wide tier for graduate-certificate programs applies: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 120, or PTE Academic 56. International applicants submit an equivalent post-secondary credential, certified with notarized English translations where needed, per Fleming's general admission requirements. Before classes begin, students must provide current Standard First Aid/CPR (Level C), WHMIS (GHS), and ladder-safety training, a Vulnerable Sector criminal record check, and updated tetanus and other immunizations; applicants with complex medical histories are advised to consult the program coordinator and their physician. The next intake is in September, over four consecutive semesters.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for full-time programmes starting in the 2027 fall intake the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and Fleming also runs a January start; applications received after 1 February are processed first-come, first-served until programmes are full. International applicants apply via the OCAS International Application Service to the September, January or May intake and face no fixed deadline; Fleming instead recommends applying between six weeks and five months before the intended start depending on home country, and processes files on a rolling basis with offers typically issued within 5-10 business days. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
