MA Conservation of Historic Buildings 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of York |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,240 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Established in 1972, this course provides you with a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for professional work in heritage conservation with a strong focus on historic buildings. It combines essential disciplinary knowledge and advanced scholarship with hands-on experience in sustainable building conservation practice. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will engage with practical and professional issues in a series of focussed skills modules from an exciting range of related disciplines and develop your own hands-on experience in practice. A voluntary work placement in a conservation organisation in the York region will enhance and focus your practice-based experience and you will develop your research skills in an original, independently conducted research project.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Established in 1972, this course provides you with a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for professional work in heritage conservation with a strong focus on historic buildings. It combines essential disciplinary knowledge and advanced scholarship with hands-on experience in sustainable building conservation practice. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will engage with practical and professional issues in a series of focussed skills modules from an exciting range of related disciplines and develop your own hands-on experience in practice. A voluntary work placement in a conservation organisation in the York region will enhance and focus your practice-based experience and you will develop your research skills in an original, independently conducted research project.

Admission Requirements

176+
61+
6.5+
87+
120+

A good honours degree (upper second or first class) or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution in architecture, archaeology, history of art, architectural history or related fields. 

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,040 GBP
International
18,240 GBP

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

Postgrad Programmes 689