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Master of Building Science/Master of Heritage Conservation (MBS/MHC) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The dual degree combines heritage conservation and building science at master's level. It gives students a grounding in the philosophies, theories and practice of both fields and in techniques for conserving the existing built environment through science and technology.

Faculty: School of Architecture  |  Department: Building Science and Heritage Conservation  |  Duration: 2 years full-time residency (72 units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

72 units: 36 in Heritage Conservation and 36 in Building Science, taken at 18 units per semester. Courses include ARCH 549 Fundamentals of Heritage Conservation, ARCH 551 Conservation Methods and Materials, ARCH 511L Building Systems, and ARCH 515L Advanced Environmental Systems. A thesis relevant to both degrees is required, with one committee member from each programme.

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Application information

Duration: 2 years full-time residency (72 units)

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