Course Overview

The MA/ MSc Urban Conservation brings together the complementary expertise of the Centre for Urban History, School of Museum Studies, Department of Geology and Department of Chemistry. The degree aims to provide you with specialist knowledge in the field of urban conservation and the skills for professional practice within it. It combines the historical study of cities with an understanding of architecture, conservation practice, material culture and material science, providing a grounding in an area of growing significance for planning, tourism and urban policy.

The course contains input from professional practitioners and employers and you will engage in both practical field work and classroom-based study. You can choose to undertake the MSc Urban Conservation, which provides a more science-based route, or the MA version which is more arts-based.

Course Structure

You will study four taught modules, plus you will undertake a 20,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice under the direction of a supervisor. If you are taking the MSc route, you will need to complete a dissertation in either Chemistry or Geology.

Part-time students

The requirements of the course are spread out over two years,with students taking one option module each semester over the years. As with full-time students, you will also complete a 20,000 word dissertation.

Information about MA/MSc Urban Conservation modules

There are a number of funding opportunities available for entry in 2012

For more information about the degree visit the Centre for Urban History or contact the course co-ordinator Professor Simon Gunn