International Conservation Studies

University of York
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year 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 gives you the theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience you will need for a professional role in the sector. The core of the course covers the history and philosophy of historic environment conservation, and provides a critical understanding of contemporary issues in building conservation practice. Theoretical elements of the course are complemented by a wide choice of short ‘skills modules’, which focus on developing your knowledge of the specialist skills that are an essential part of professional practice.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: York

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: York

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

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
1251 Property, housing and estate managers
2121 Civil engineers
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction