MSc Building Conservation & Adaptation

Youll examine the challenges involved in managing historic buildings and look at the role they play in the sustainable revitalization of our towns and cities. As well as exploring the techniques of conservative repair, adaptation, retrofitting, and extension in-depth, youll also analyze the legislation involved in the protection of historic sites. Youll gain an understanding of the challenges heritage experts encounter in finding viable uses for at-risk buildings in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially viable while managing to conserve what makes them special. This course offers the ideal foundation for a fascinating career working within the heritage sector and the historic built environment.

Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree in a related subject such as Archaeology or Architecture or Town Planning Students with relevant and extensive industry experience will also be considered A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on the application