Engage with heritage conservation in a broad interdisciplinary context and develop a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for your professional work or further research in the conservation sector.
You’ll learn essential disciplinary knowledge and advanced scholarship techniques with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable building conservation practice. You will engage with practical and professional issues in a series of focused skills modules from an exciting range of related disciplines and develop your own experience in practice, while benefiting from the knowledge of our experienced practitioners.
A voluntary work placement in a conservation organisation in the York region will enhance and focus your practice-based experience and you will develop your research skills in an original, independently conducted research project.
Established in 1972 and drawing on our wide range of department expertise, the MA Conservation Studies is particularly suitable if you are interested in a broader interdisciplinary approach to conservation such as cultural heritage management, digital heritage, landscapes, period-based or international conservation work.
AccreditationThe course follows the internationally recognised ICOMOS Guidelines for Education and Training in Conservation.
2:1 or equivalent in Architecture, Archaeology, History, History of Art or Architectural History, or in a relevant allied discipline. We also consider applicants who have a 2:2 degree and relevant work experience.
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We’ll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2022/23 throughout the year.
Graduates have gone on to careers in archaeology and heritage-related organisations across the UK and abroad. You’ll also develop transferable skills that are applicable to a multitude of careers beyond archaeology and heritage.
For module information for this course please visit – https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-conservation-studies/#course-content
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