MA Sustainable Built Heritage at University of York

Programme overview

An MA combining a critical study of the heritage sector with case studies of built environments, focused on the environmental value of built heritage and sustainability in conservation. It includes visits, workshops and a curated placement with heritage and sustainability partners such as York Conservation Trust and York Civic Trust.

Department: Department of Archaeology | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Building Conservation Projects, Sustainability I, Sustainable Buildings: Carbon, Retrofit and Reuse, Sustainable Conservation Challenges and a Curated Placement, plus one option module (for example GIS and spatial analysis, Heritage Principles and Concepts, Histories of Conservation), and an 8,000-word dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares students for work in the conservation, heritage and sustainability sectors, and for doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 or equivalent in Archaeology or a related subject such as Architecture, Planning, Surveying, History, Geography, Anthropology or Politics. Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but relevant professional experience are considered (contact the Course Director). Examples of written work must be submitted with the application. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time (1 year) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time (1 year); listed as International and EU Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time

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