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Master of Historic Conservation

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

An MSc on the theory, Law, History and practice of conserving historic buildings and areas.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Historic Conservation to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Covers conservation theory
  • Law and history. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Heritage consultant
  • Historic buildings adviser
  • Conservation officer
  • Project manager

Curriculum

  • Covers conservation theory
  • Law and history
  • The cultural and political forces shaping the field
  • Construction and repair techniques for historic buildings
  • Analysis and recording
  • Conservation design and conservation economics
  • With a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.2 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent). Historic Conservation is a diverse
  • Multidisciplinary field. Applications are welcome from any academic discipline that can be related to some aspect of Historic Conservation - as well as those with experience within the sector
  • Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
  • Some require 2:1 or a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£29,039 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolSchool of the Built Environment
DepartmentHistoric Conservation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.