Overview
Are you fascinated by the heritage of historic buildings and the stories behind their structures? If that sounds like you, then this course is the perfect way to take your studies to the next level.
On our MA Conservation Architecture degree course, you'll explore why it's important to retain our heritage sites, the financial constraints and consequences of doing so, the methods available to restore them and the most effective ways to manage heritage buildings.
You'll learn professional, legal, management and administration skills, and we'll provide the expertise and support so you can develop your professional practice. Once you graduate, you'll have all the tools you need for a career in historic building conservation.
What you'll experience
On this Conservation Architecture degree course, you'll:
- Get involved with some of our regional regeneration projects to test and develop your ideas
- Undertake studio-based design projects and engage with our other collaborative projects with academic institutions both in the UK and overseas in countries like Turkey, Spain and Australia
- Have the opportunity to ‘earn and learn’ by working on real-life contracts through our Projects Office
Work experience and career planning
We'll help you to identify internships, voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies.
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the world of historic conservation.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
What you'll study on this MA Conservation Architecture degree course
Core units in this year include:
- Conservation and practice
- Conservation: theories
- Research methods and research proposal
- Thesis
Optional units in this year include:
- Foreign exchange trip
- Integration
- Work based learning
Teaching
Teaching on this course includes:
- lectures
- studio-based work
- independent study
- group-work
You’ll get a timetable 4 weeks before the start of a teaching block.
How you're assessed
You'll be assessed through:
- studio review of design work
- evidence based conservation design decisions and proposals
- research project
Careers and opportunities
On completing this course, you'll have the specialist skills to pursue a career within the architectural and planning professions. What's more, you’ll develop historical and technical knowledge, and understand research methodologies applicable to conservation.
The creative skills, professional competencies and expansive learning environment that we provide has also led our graduates to careers in marketing, advertising, journalism, virtual design and even modelling through to people-centred careers such as project management.
Alternatively, you can choose to continue your studies to PhD level.
What can you do with a Conservation Architecture degree?
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
- conservation work
- consultancy
- regeneration projects
- heritage management
We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.
