Overview
The main goal of the Historic Preservation MSc degree offered by The University of Vermont is the development of long-term professional perspectives bolstered by training in appropriate skills. Graduate students are offered an intensive, practical, community-oriented, professional experience. Strong emphasis is placed on hands-on, community-based projects through linkages with local, state and federal groups, organizations and agencies, heritage organizations, museums, and historic sites.
Career prospects
Examples of positions that have been held by graduates of the UVM Historic Preservation Program include: state historic preservation officers; federal historic preservation officers; executive directors and field representatives of prominent non-profit preservation organizations; executive directors of historic site museums; directors of historic preservation revolving funds; historic preservation review coordinators; certified local government coordinators; historic preservation faculty at colleges and universities; downtown preservation development managers; and principals and associates of historic preservation consulting firms and cultural resource management companies. Additional examples of organizations that have employed UVM Historic Preservation Program alumni are listed below. More information on preservation career opportunities is available at the Historic Preservation Jobs & Internships page.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History of American Architecture
- History on the Land
- Historic Preservation: Development Economics
- Historic Preservation Law
- Researching Historic Structures and Sites
- Community Preservation Project
- Contemporary Preservation Planning and Policy
- Historic Preservation Practice Methods
- Architectural Conservation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Archaeology History Museum Studies View 99 other Masters in Museum Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Electronic Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Application Fee of $65.00 for Master and Doctoral; $20 for Certificate of Graduate Study
- Email addresses for three people who will provide letters of recommendation. This information is submitted within the application and letters are sent from the recommender directly to us through the application portal.
- One transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend. Unofficial transcripts uploaded by you are sufficient for the review process for most programs. Official transcripts are only required if you are admitted.
- Residential Status Questionnaire
- Test scores for English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English.
Tuition Fee
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International
51600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1720 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
51600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1720 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
20490 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 683 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Burlington
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.