Study Details: MA 1 year full-time,
2 years part-time,
3 years part-time
Engage with conservation in the context of historic buildings and develop a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for your professional work or further research in the conservation sector. This course is accredited by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).
Established in 1972, this course 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 focused 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.
2:2 or equivalent in Architecture, Archaeology, History, History of Art, Architectural History or a relevant subject.
Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant work experience will be considered. To find out if your professional experience or qualifications are appropriate, please contact the Course Director.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
We’ll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2022/23 throughout the year.
Graduates have gone on to careers in archaeology and heritage-related organisations across the UK and abroad. You’ll also develop transferable skills that are applicable to a multitude of careers beyond archaeology and heritage.
Core modules
Your core modules will cover topics such as:
Building Conservation Projects
Curated Placement
Histories of Conservation
Researching & Analysing Historic Buildings
Sustainable Conservation Challenges
Understanding & Interpreting Historic Buildings
This programme is accredited by the IHBC and has no option modules.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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