Architectural Conservation MSc
University of Edinburgh
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Our highly regarded Architectural Conservation programme is more than 40 years old; it is the longest-established graduate historic preservation programme in the UK.Whether you are approaching the field from an architectural, historical, geological or other viewpoint, this programme will guide you through the foundations and challenges of this important means of nurturing cultural and national identity. You will benefit from learning in a World Heritage city, and from the wealth of academic and ...Read more

Our highly regarded Architectural Conservation programme is more than 40 years old; it is the longest-established graduate historic preservation programme in the UK.

Whether you are approaching the field from an architectural, historical, geological or other viewpoint, this programme will guide you through the foundations and challenges of this important means of nurturing cultural and national identity.

You will benefit from learning in a World Heritage city, and from the wealth of academic and intellectual activities associated with an internationally-renowned university.

You will be part of the Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies (SCCS), a specialist teaching and research unit that provides the depth of expertise and resources that ensures this programme is recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.

Volunteering opportunities are normally also available through our partnerships with relevant organisations, allowing you to flex your skills in a practical setting.

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This is a good university and I think this is a great opportunity for me to study here. Uni is great I have met so many people from all over europe and I like it. University is..Read more

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Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

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£14,100 per year

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£28,800 per year

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£28,800 per year

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This is a good university and I think this is a great opportunity for me to study here. Uni is great I have met so many people from all over europe and I like it. University is...
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