Overview

The Historic Preservation MFA at Mississippi State University provides a comprehensive terminal degree designed for professionals seeking to lead in the protection of the built environment. This advanced programme integrates rigorous academic theory with practical field applications to ensure graduates can promote conservation across diverse populations. Students develop a deep understanding of the designed environment through a curriculum that balances history, law, and hands-on documentation.

Why Historic Preservation at Mississippi State University?

This programme stands out as one of the few terminal MFA degrees in this discipline within the United States. It offers a unique focus on preservation field studies, allowing students to engage directly with structures and sites. The university provides a multidisciplinary environment where students gain proficiency in economics, planning, and curating, ensuring they are equipped with the management and communication skills necessary for high-level professional practice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28586 per year
National fee: USD 28586 per year
Local fee: USD 10454 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to cover the technical and theoretical aspects of conservation. Modules may include:

History of American Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Interiors
Investigation and Documentation of Structures
Adaptive Reuse of Existing Buildings
Intervention Approaches
Building Materials Conservation
Historic Preservation and Conservation

Careers with Historic Preservation

Graduates are prepared for specialised roles within various sectors of the heritage and development industries. The programme equips students for successful careers in community and urban development, as well as positions within museums and non-profit organisations. Many alumni find opportunities in government agencies, private-sector consultancy firms, or pursue advanced teaching and research roles within academia. The diverse skill set acquired ensures proficiency in areas ranging from legal frameworks to practical site management.

Programme Structure

Course content:

Students will complete coursework in history of American architecture, landscape architecture, and interiors; investigation and documentation of structures, interiors, and sites; adaptive reuse of existing buildings and intervention approaches; building materials conservation; historic preservation and conservation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation.
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28586 USD / year

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28586 USD / year

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In-State

10454 USD / year

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Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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