Building Conservation & Adaptation, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

    Building Conservation & Adaptation, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,074 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Building Conservation & Adaptation, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

    About

    You’ll examine the challenges involved in managing historic buildings and look at the role they play in the sustainable revitalisation of our towns and cities.

    As well as exploring the techniques of conservative repair, adaptation, retro-fitting and extension in depth, you’ll also analyse the legislation involved in the protection of historic sites. You’ll gain an understanding of the challenges heritage experts encounter in finding viable uses for at-risk buildings in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially viable, while managing to conserve what makes them special.

    This course offers the ideal foundation for a fascinating career working within the heritage sector and the historic built environment.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    4-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale

    Associate Degree AND2-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale

    Career

    Future careers

    This course has been running for over two decades and has a successful track record of equipping students with the skills and experience they need to forge successful careers working within the heritage sector and the historic built environment.

    Working with historic buildings and sites requires particular expertise and an understanding of the principles and philosophies that underpin the global drive to conserving our shared heritage. Developing such an expertise requires academic and practical experience, and these needs define the overarching aim of the course.

    The knowledge and skills acquired on the course have proven highly desirable to employers.

    Our alumni include:

    • Architects and technologists
    • Conservation officers
    • Heritage officers
    • Planning consultants
    • Project managers
    • Surveyors
    • Archaeologists
    • Craftspeople

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,074 / year

    Building Conservation & Adaptation, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

    University of Central Lancashire

    University of Central Lancashire

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Preston