Overview

The special emphasis of the Historic Preservation MSc program from University of Texas at Austin is on works of the later nineteenth and twentieth centuries, especially on examples of Modernism.

The material and historical aspects of the recent past receive special attention, but students also encounter other, older buildings and sites, preparing them to work in a variety of fields. International travel is strongly supported; recent student studies have taken place in Italy, Mexico, Turkey, and Ukraine. Programs are under development in China, France, and the Dominican Republic.

Graduates with Historic Preservation from University of Texas at Austin will:

be exposed to multiple fields in the discipline of historic preservation — architectural conservation and documentation, historic site management, and preservation planning and development.

gain research techniques, materials conservation, documentation and interpretation of historic resources, restoration methodologies, and sensitive design for adaptive use.

explore a wide array of historic properties, from rural vernacular sites to significant works of the Modern Movement, from interior furnishings and buildings to landscapes and urban centers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Preservation Planning & Practice

Graphic Documentation

Building Construction

National Register Documentation

Preservation Studio

Architectural Conservation: Lab Methods

Preservation Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture History View 603 other Masters in History in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose

Three letters of recommendation

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Writing sample

GPA 3.0

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9643 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

19286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9643 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

10426 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5213 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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