Overview

Designed for professionals in the fields of design, planning, real estate, and advocacy, the program addresses the technical, cultural, and policy dimensions of preservation using Boston’s historical built environment as a framework.

The Design Studies in Historic Preservation curriculum offered by Boston Architectural College combines theory and practice, with topics ranging from preservation philosophy, law, and finance to traditional building methods, historic research, documentation, and an in-depth, mentored thesis project. Students have opportunities to travel to destinations with rich history that are doing significant work in the preservation field. The BAC also connects preservation with its nationally recognized curriculum in sustainable design.

Classes that fit your schedule

The Master of Design Studies is delivered in an innovative distance format that allows students to work full time while they study. The BAC uses a range of digital tools to support and enhance online learning, including Skype, VoiceThread, and WebEx desktop sharing. Students can study from anywhere in the world, working at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Traditional Building

Historic Preservation Philosophy and Practice

American Architecture: Colonial Period to Post Modernism

Historic Preservation Law and Planning

Historic Preservation Research and Documentation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Design History Art History View 99 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application

$50 application fee

Official college transcript

Current resume

Portfolio or Work Sample

Admissions essay

One letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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24156 USD / year

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24156 USD / year

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In-State

24156 USD / year

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Funding

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