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Architectural Conservation MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

15-SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Architecture (General) Building Conservation Environmental Conservation / Policies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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.

Modules

Technology is an essential part in any conservation project as it ensures the strength and durability of the original fabric but also deals with certain aspects of the character of the historic building that is transmitted to the future. In this context pathology and repairs are examined both at material and building scale. Technical issues are an integral part of the critical approach to the conservation of a building, so the complex interactions with other values and disciplines are framed in the design process of an intervention.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,100

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,800

Entry requirements

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