Conservation of Historic Buildings (MSc)

University of Bath Faculty of Engineering & Design

Full time September MSc 1 year full-time

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About the course

Explore the theory and practice of preserving the world’s historic architecture and cultural heritage sites while studying in a UNESCO World Heritage city.

We offer you the unique opportunity to learn how to design and manage conservation projects while studying in the culturally significant city of Bath. Our course teaches you the components that make conservation projects successful worldwide. You’ll explore philosophical approaches, materials, techniques, traditional construction principles and structural behaviour. You’ll also study the international standards and charters, as well as English legislation frameworks, that impact conservation.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above.

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any discipline relating to the built environment including architecture, engineering, surveying, planning, geography, archaeology, history or management. We will also consider your application if you have an undergraduate degree in other disciplines, such as history of art, and wish to gain a vocational degree.

If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Bath

At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; our welcoming community; and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are top 10 in all national league tables and ranked joint 5th for career after 15 months by the Guardian University Guide 2026. We are among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2027 at 125. We were named Sport University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field. 92% of our research is world leading or international excellent (according to REF 2021) so your studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields. The University’s campus is set on attractive rural grounds overlooking the historic city of Bath. You don’t have to walk far to reach facilities like the Library, postgraduate common rooms, shops, and a post office or our superb sports facilities.

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Last updated: 02 March 2026