MA Historic Preservation at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The MA in Historic Preservation is an interdisciplinary programme on the interpretation and conservation of historic sites, buildings and landscapes. It accepts applicants from design and non-design backgrounds.

Faculty: College of Design | Department: Historic Preservation | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Areas of focus include Building Revitalization, Community Engagement and Rural Preservation; the related certificate requires HP 601 and HP 602 plus two courses in an area of focus.

Career pathways

Preservationist, architectural historian, heritage consultant; work in conservation techniques, heritage management, museum and cultural resource planning.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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