Program Overview
The Preservation Studies at Boston University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Preservation Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Preservation Studies 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
- Places of Memory: Historic Preservation Theory and Practice
- Preservation Planning
- Boston Community Architectural and Urban History Workshop
- Twentieth-Century Architecture and Urbanism (or comparable architectural history survey)
- Independent Research Project Colloquium (capstone project)
- Two elective courses, approved by Director of Preservation Studies, in preservation, heritage,\xa0architectural history, urban history, material culture, planning, or related discipline
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a BA and demonstrated interest in the fields that contribute to historic preservation.
- Transcripts
- Three recommendations
- Official GRE General Test score report
- Personal statement/statement of purpose
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Boston University 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 Boston University
Boston University
Boston, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English