Program Overview
The Conservation of Historic Buildings at University of Bath is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Conservation of Historic Buildings programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Conservation of Historic Buildings programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Full time study: 12 months, with students attending two days a week (Wednesday and Friday)
- Part time study: 24 months, with students attending one day a week (Wednesday or Friday)
- Extended part time of 48 months is also possible, with students attending one day/one semester per year
- Divided into two semesters and the dissertation period
- Taught courses last for one semester and the summer months are dedicated to the dissertation
- Where students do not wish to write the dissertation, or are ineligible to progress, a Postgraduate Diploma is awarded after successful completion of the taught course only.
- Structural conservation
- History and theory
- Two Case Studies
- Materials construction and skills
- The legislative framework
- Two Case Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Entry requirements: A first or strong second class UK honours degree or internationally recognised equivalent, or equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience.
- Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each of the four components).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bath
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom
University of Bath is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 August 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months