Undergraduate degree, 2:1 or equivalent in Architecture, Archaeology, History, History of Art, Architectural History or a relevant allied discipline
Other qualifications and experience, Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant work experience will be considered. To find out if your professional experience or qualifications are appropriate, please contact the Course Director.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 176 in Writing and 169 in all other components
Duolingo, 110, minimum 110 in production and 100 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, minimum 61 in Writing and 55 in all other components
TOEFL, 87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
Engage with conservation in the context of historic buildings and develop a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for your professional work or further research in the conservation sector. This course is accredited by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).
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.
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Modules
Core modules
Your core modules will cover topics such as:
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
Historic buildings consultant
Charity fundraiser
Planning officer
Conservation officer
Higher education researcher
Building surveyor
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
