Course summary
Gain the expertise to shape the future through the buildings and places we value from the past. This course puts you at the centre of historic conservation practice. You’ll be introduced to fundamental concepts and techniques and taught by leading experts from across the field. Topics of study include:
- History of architecture and the built environment
- Analysis and recording of historic sites
- Legal and policy frameworks
- Conservation techniques for traditional and modern structures
- Financial analysis.
Assessment method
This course is offered at three levels: The Master of Science (MSc) degree consists of: 8 compulsory taught modules, including Research Methods in Design Dissertation (20,000 words) The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) consists of 7 compulsory taught modules. The Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) consists of 3 compulsory taught modules. The MSc and PGDip can be studied full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 year). The introductory PGCert is a 9 month, part-time course. All core teaching is on Mondays and Tuesdays, allowing you to fit your studies around other commitments (with the exception of certain field trips). Part-time students take the Monday modules in their first year and the Tuesday modules in their second. Each course module addresses a different set of questions in the theory and/or practice of historic conservation. Our teaching and learning methods reflect the variety of topics and techniques associated with historic conservation. These include:
- lectures
- directed reading
- workshops
- seminars
- practical and project work.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Historic Building Conservation, Institute for
Entry requirements
The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent). Students come from a variety of backgrounds. Thus, applications are welcome from any academic discipline which can be applied to Historic Conservation - as well as those seeking ongoing professional development. We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees, who can effectively portray suitable credentials, and usually have an appropriate professional background.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16300 | Year 1 |
| England | £9300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9300 | Year 1 |
| International | £16300 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP