
Overview
Established in 1972, this course combines essential disciplinary knowledge and advanced scholarship with hands-on experience in sustainable building conservation practice. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will engage with practical and professional issues in a series of focused skills modules from an exciting range of related disciplines and develop your own hands-on experience in practice.
A voluntary work placement in a conservation organisation in the York region will enhance and focus your practice-based experience and you will develop your research skills in an original, independently conducted research project.
Careers and skills
Graduates of the Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings) course from University of York have gone on to careers in archaeology and heritage-related organisations across the UK and abroad. You'll also develop transferable skills that are applicable to a multitude of careers beyond archaeology and heritage.
Career opportunities
Previous graduates have gone into roles such as:
- Heritage Consultant
- Conservation Officer
- Building Surveyor
- Planning Officer
- Heritage Crafts
in a variety of organisations:
- National heritage bodies and organisations
- Local authorities
- Heritage consultancy
- Heritage crafts
- Architectural practice
- Charitable sector
- Academia
Accreditation
The MA in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings) is recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and offers a bespoke route for UK practitioners to achieve full professional membership of the IHBC.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Approaches to conservation
- Analysing historic buildings
- Issues in cultural heritage conservation
- Interpreting historic buildings
- Practical Building Conservation Skills
- Heritage Protection
- Sustainable Building Conservation Skills
- Conservation Solutions
Check out the full curriculum
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications can be submitted year-round, but we recommend you apply as early as possible as entry to many courses is competitive.
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Disciplines
Architecture History Biodiversity & Conservation View 284 other Masters in Architecture in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 or equivalent in Architecture, Archaeology, History, History of Art, Architectural History or a relevant allied discipline
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
18700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18700 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8440 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8440 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time (2 years)
- UK: £4,220
- International/EU: £9,350
- Part-time (3 years)UK/EU: £2,813
- International: £6,233
Living costs for York
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.