MSc Conservation of Historic Buildings at University of Bath

Programme overview

Explore the theory and practice of preserving the world’s historic architecture and cultural heritage sites while studying in a UNESCO World Heritage city. We offer you the unique opportunity to learn how to design and manage conservation projects while studying in the culturally significant city of Bath. Our course teaches you the components that make conservation projects successful worldwide.

What you will study

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Cultures and frameworks for conservation, Principles of construction project management, Structural conservation.

Career pathways

We work with industrial partners to make sure you have the technical, communication and design skills that employers value. You’ll graduate with the ability to contribute to the preservation of our architectural landscape.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above. To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any discipline relating to the built environment including architecture, engineering, surveying, planning, geography, archaeology, history or management. We will also consider your application if you have an undergraduate degree in other disciplines, such as history of art, and wish to gain a vocational degree. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,550 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for the 1-year full-time MSc, 2026/27 entry onwards. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for the 1-year full-time MSc, 2026/27 entry onwards. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TDUAR-CH05&code2=0021

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