Conservation of Historic Buildings

Engage with conservation in the context of historic buildings and develop a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for your professional work or further research in the conservation sector. This Conservation of Historic Buildings course from University of York is accredited by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).

Graduates of the Conservation of Historic Buildings course from University of York 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.

Quick Facts:

• Established in 1972, this course combines essential disciplinary knowledge and advanced scholarship with hands-on experience in sustainable building conservation practice. Working alongside experienced practitioners, 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 hands-on experience in practice.
• 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.

Previous graduates have gone into roles such as:

• Heritage Consultant
• Conservation Officer
• Building Surveyor
• Planning Officer
• Heritage Crafts

in a variety of organisations:

• National heritage bodies and organisations
• Local authorities
• Heritage consultancy
• Heritage crafts
• Architectural practice
• Charitable sector
• Academia

The MA in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings) is recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and offers a bespoke route for UK practitioners to achieve full professional membership of the IHBC.

Courses include:

• Approaches to conservation

• Analysing historic buildings

• Issues in cultural heritage conservation

• Interpreting historic buildings

• Practical Building Conservation Skills

• Heritage Protection

• Sustainable Building Conservation Skills

• Conservation Solutions