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MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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This course focuses on the repair, conservation and adaptation of historic buildings and sites, with the primary aims of conserving significance and sustaining active use.
Youll examine the challenges involved in managing historic buildings and look at the role they play in the sustainable revitalisation of our towns and cities.
As well as exploring the techniques of conservative repair, adaptation, retro-fitting and extension in depth, youll also analyse the legislation involved in the protection of historic sites. Youll gain an understanding of the challenges heritage experts encounter in finding viable uses for at-risk buildings in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially viable, while managing to conserve what makes them special.
This course offers the ideal foundation for a fascinating career working within the heritage sector and the historic built environment.
Why study with us
Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and fully recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).
Our industry connections provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with some of the biggest names in the heritage sector.
Youll be taught by expert practitioners with extensive knowledge and experience working within the historic built environment.
Future careers
This course has been running for over two decades and has a successful track record of equipping students with the skills and experience they need to forge successful careers working within the heritage sector and the historic built environment.
Working with historic buildings and sites requires particular expertise and an understanding of the principles and philosophies that underpin the global drive to conserving our shared heritage. Developing such an expertise requires academic and practical experience, and these needs define the overarching aim of the course.
The knowledge and skills acquired on the course have proven highly desirable to employers.
Our alumni include:
Architects and technologists
Conservation officers
Heritage officers
Planning consultants
Project managers
Surveyors
Archaeologists
Craftspeople
Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree preferably in a related subject such as Surveying, Archaeology, Architecture, Town Planning, History, Geography
Students with relevant and extensive industry experience will also be considered
A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application
Students living in
Domestic
£9,450 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£17,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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