Master of Science - Historic Conservation
- 1 year
- Duration
- 17,150 GBP
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Learn how to influence the future by studying the structures and locations from the past that we appreciate.
With this course, you will be at the forefront of historic conservation techniques. Leading authorities from many fields will instruct you while introducing you to key ideas and methods.
Study subjects include:
- History of architecture and the built environment
- Analysis and recording of historic sites
- Legal and policy frameworks
- Conservation techniques for traditional and modern structures
- Financial analysis
You will be encouraged to build a smart, professional approach while being pushed to think critically and holistically throughout the whole course. You can apply your learning to current practice while expanding your experience and networks by taking regular field trips and participating in practical seminars.
The course provides an excellent grounding for those wishing to pursue a career in the conservation sector. Those careers include:
- Central Government Bodies
- Local Government Roles
- Charitable Organisations
- Campaign Groups
- Private Consultancies
Program structure
Year 1
- Historic Conservation: Theory, Law and Practice (20 credits)
- Historical Studies 1 and 2 (40 credits)
- Building Construction and Repair (20 credits)
- Historic Building Analysis and Recording (20 credits)
- Conservation Economics and Finance (10 credits)
- Design for Conservation (20 credits)
Final Project
- Research Methods in Design (10 credits)
- Conservation Dissertation (50 credits)
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,150 GBP
Requirements for applicants
Specific Entry Requirements
- 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
