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Historic Conservation MSc or PGDip or PGCert

Oxford Brookes University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Headington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

How do we decide which buildings and environments need preserving? How do we better understand their physical fabric and the influences on their design and construction? How will they be conserved in future, and who will pay for this to happen? Study at Oxford Brookes to develop expertise in historic conservation and discover how we can preserve, learn from, and protect sites of historic importance.

You’ll examine the ideas, laws and policies that define current conservation, including how these have changed - and evolve over time. You’ll explore how built heritage can be conserved, adapted and developed in a variety of ways. And you’ll learn fundamental concepts and conservation techniques, taught by leading experts in the field.

You’ll study the history of architecture and the built environment, and progress skills in researching, analysing and recording information from historic sites.

With a broad range of guest speakers, field trips, workshops and site visits, you’ll expand your network and develop the professional skills needed to explore a variety of jobs in this sector.

Careers

By the time you finish our degree in historic conservation, you’ll be well placed to explore a wide range of careers across the sector. You’ll also have developed a number of transferable skills in research, analysis, surveying and design.

Graduates of this course can explore roles such as heritage consultant, historic buildings adviser, conservation officer and project manager with employers including:

architectural practices,
heritage consultancies,
planning and property consultancies,
national and international heritage bodies,
central government departments,
local planning authorities,
museums and education sites,
voluntary and campaign groups.

Previous graduates have found work in organisations such as the Landmark Trust, English Heritage, Historic England, UNESCO, the National Trust, the Victorian Society, and SAVE Britain’s Heritage.

On completion of this degree, you may also choose to further your studies at doctorate level and work towards a PhD.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,150per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BP, England

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Oxford is a city full of history and renowned for academic excellence and culture. Just over 1 hour from London, with 24-hour bus links to major airports.
Oxford Brookes courses give students the fundamental skills and experience needed to succeed in their chosen career and become internationally employable.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Building

    14th out of 36 3

    49th out of 73 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 158
    114 72%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    9th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    21st

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    113 53%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    60th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    30th

    27

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