Historic Building Studies Royal Agricultural University

Overview

The PgCert is a great way of fitting postgraduate study around a busy life. Full-time students can complete the course in as little as one year. Part-time students can choose to spread the course up to two years, giving you lots of time for thinking and writing between modules. It is ideal if you want to study a specific subject but would rather not commit to a full MSc with its attendant time and financial costs.

If you are interested in studying for an MCs but cannot commit to the full MCs programme then studying for a Certificate (PgCert) in Historic Building Studies at Royal Agricultural University may be the route for you. It is designed to give learners a broad and thorough grounding in historic buildings before specialising in a particular sector. 

It can be a great way to boost your career or enter a new industry, but if you desire to continue your studies PgCert credits can be used to contribute towards a PgDip or even an MSc qualification later down the line. Completing studies using this route is often likened to building blocks – one step at a time – the first step being a PgCert.

Careers and graduate destinations

• Historic building surveyor
• Local authority / heritage agency conservation officer
• Historic building manager
• Advisor on the interpretation and display of historic buildings
• Project manager for the development, adaptive re-use and regeneration of historic buildings
• Retrofitting advisor