Conservation Studies

University of York
Undergraduate MPhil Full-time 2 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

If you are interested in a career in heritage or historic building conservation, the conservation studies course at York gives you the theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience you will need for a professional role in the sector. Established in 1972, the course was the 1st of its kind in the UK, and has developed an international reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable conservation practitioners.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: MPhil

Location: York

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MPhil

Location: York

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: York

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: York

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
1122 Production managers and directors in construction
2121 Civil engineers
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
1251 Property, housing and estate managers
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction