MSc Conservation and Management of Historic Buildings

Program Overview

This hybrid program in Historic Building Conservation explores the history, structure, and conservation of historic buildings. Students gain practical skills through optional short courses and work with heritage organizations. The program prepares graduates for careers in historic building conservation and management, including roles as historic building surveyors, conservation officers, and project managers.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• The program delves into the understanding and investigation of historic buildings, focusing on their relationship to the environment, structure, construction, history, and recording methods.
• Students gain understanding of the value and significance of historic assets.
• The program also focuses on the conservation of buildings, encompassing ethical issues, practical methods, and how the built heritage can contribute to regeneration and public value.
• Students complete four taught modules with diverse assessments designed for pragmatism and employment preparation.
• A dissertation focusing on a particular topic or a professional product like a building study or management plan is required.
• Opportunities exist to work with heritage organizations and projects.
• Practical conservation skills are gained through optional short courses with practical training associates.

Modules:

• 4732 Conservation Planning
• 4733 Understanding Buildings and Landscapes
• 4734 Practical Conservation, Regeneration and Place Shaping
• 4735 Managing and Sustaining the Historical Environment
• Dissertation
(optional)

Course Structure:

• Hybrid format with in-person and remote participation options.
• Sessions are scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00/16:00.
• Full-time students attend both days, while part-time students attend one.
• The program spans two semesters, catering to both full-time and part-time learners.
• Classes are recorded for asynchronous access.

Schedule:

Teaching:

• Hybrid delivery with in-person and remote options.
• Sessions are recorded for asynchronous access.
• Faculty includes experienced tutors with backgrounds in academia and the heritage sector.

Careers:

Career Prospects:

• Historic building surveyor
• Local authority / heritage agency conservation officer
• Historic building manager
• Project manager for development, adaptive reuse, and regeneration of historic buildings

Graduate Destinations:

• Roles in historic building conservation and management sectors.

Other:

• Short-course options for professional development.
• Opportunities for dissertation or professional product completion.
• Focus on practical skills and industry readiness.
• The program is offered by the Royal Agricultural University in Swindon.
• The course is designed for flexibility with part-time and full-time options.
• It is accessible for international students.

UK Overseas/EU Full-time £10,950 per year £18,050 per year Part-time Fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis depending on the number of modules taken. Please refer to Tuition Fees webpage Fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis depending on the number of modules taken. Please refer to Tuition Fees webpage