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MSD Historic Preservation at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

The one-year Master of Science in Design with a concentration in Historic Preservation serves practising design professionals seeking post-professional training, specialization or a change in career path. It complements the school's two-year MSHP degree.

Faculty: Stuart Weitzman School of Design  |  Duration: 1 calendar year (two full-time semesters); 10 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

The curriculum requires 10 course units over two full-time semesters. Half of the courses are electives, and personalized curricula can include advanced thesis research or additional studios.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a professional degree in a design or planning field (architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban planning, urban design, engineering) from an accredited university, and have at least three years of professional experience.

USD 65,774 a year (2026-27). Weitzman School of Design full-time tuition for Fall 2026-Spring 2027. Excludes General Fee ($4,268), Clinical Fee ($770) and living expenses. Source

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