English Building History

Overview

Delve into the history of English architecture, explore a range of building styles, from vernacular dwellings to the Country House, and learn how they were shaped and developed by the societies surrounding them.

You will learn how to recognise archetypal styles of buildings and how these were shaped by technological, social, economic, geographic and cultural forces. You will also learn different methods of investigation and the relevance of specific buildings today, drawing on examples from across the country. 

Careers and skills

This English Building History course from University of York offers a solid grounding that could be critical to a variety of positions within the archaeology, art and heritage sectors and beyond. It also provides sound knowledge for further doctoral research, and may serve as valuable CPD for numerous professional qualifications related to English Building History to support career promotion. 

Career opportunities

Our graduates work in a variety of sectors including:

• History

• Architecture

• Heritage and conservation

• Museums sector

• Government

• Land management

• Teaching

• Journalism

• Archives

• Higher education

• Archaeology

• Local government planning

• Chartered surveying and estate/land management

• Civil service

• Law

• Accountancy and financial services

• Police