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  Conservation of Historic Buildings (MSc)


University of Bath    Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Full time October MSc 1 year full-time
Architecture, Building & Planning (3) History & Archaeology (19)

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Discover the fascinating world of historic building conservation with our MSc in Conservation of Historic Buildings. Immerse yourself in the theory and practice of preserving architectural heritage while studying in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our expert-led programme offers a unique opportunity to design and manage conservation projects, exploring materials, techniques, and structural behavior. Gain hands-on experience through visits to historic sites in the UK and develop your technical and communication skills. With a focus on international standards, our course prepares you for a rewarding career in roles such as conservation officers, architects, and engineers. Join us and make a real contribution to preserving our architectural landscape. Entry requirements include a strong undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, although we also consider applications from those with diverse backgrounds.

About the course

Study the theory and practice of preserving historic architecture and cultural heritage sites in one of the world's most culturally significant cities.

We offer you the unique opportunity to learn how to design and manage conservation projects while studying in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Taught by experts in the field, our course focuses on preserving historic buildings and cultural heritage worldwide. You’ll gain knowledge of philosophical approaches to conserving the built environment and its significance within the context of international standards and charters. You’ll also explore materials, techniques, traditional constructional principles and structural behaviour.

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Entry Requirements

You should have a first or strong second-class Bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent.

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.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.




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