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MSc Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage

Basic information
Cultural Heritage Area
Safeguarding and preservation
Knowledge
Planning and Management
Programme description

Course for graduates in Architecture, Structural or Civil Engineering, with consideration also given to candidates with other relevant professional qualifications in a discipline related to the built environment and/or professional experience.

The course is fully recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). The IHBC is the principal professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment specialists working in United Kingdom.

The course also conforms to the internationally recognised Guidelines for Education and Training in the Conservation of Monuments, Ensembles and Sites adopted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). These criteria are used by professional institutes for the assessment of evidence and professional accreditation in conservation.

Is the programme a joint degree programme?
No
Double degree
No
Joint delivery
No
Cooperation with other institutions

Partnership with industry to provide real conservation projects to the students to work on

Qualification provider
Does the E&T programme lead to a formal qualification?
Yes
Name of the qualification (English)
MSc Architectural design for the Conservation of Built Heritage
Education category (HE/VET/HE-VET)
Higher Education (HE)
Education format
Formal
Academic degree
Master
One time event or regular basis
Programme takes place on a regular basis
Statistics / Formal status
Core function
Preservation and Safeguarding
Supplementary functions
R&D and Education
Governance and Policy-making
ESCO - Occupation
2161.1 Architect
2142.1.2 - Construction Engineer
2142.1 - Civil Engineer
2621.3 - conservator
National Occupational Classification (NOC) in original language
2451 - Architect
2121 - Civil ENgineer
Does the programme lead to a regulated profession?
Yes
NQF
7
Characterization of the E&T programme
Duration
1.00
Years
Years
Study format
Full-time
Are there access requirements?
Yes
Access requirements Description

Admission is subject to academic merits and the submission of a portfolio and a personal statement explaining the reasons for applying for the course.

Teaching language
English
Mode of delivery of education / training
Presence
Quality assurance obligations of the programme/institution
Yes
Description of quality assurance obligations of the programme / institution

UK Higher Education QA obligations