Specialist Courses for the Building Conservation Experts of the Future
Promoting lifelong learning and conservation is at the heart of the Museum’s objectives. We are a leading provider in specialist education and training in building conservation and historic building techniques offering two MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation.
Our nationally designated collection of historic buildings provides an unrivalled and unique teaching resource. Our tutors are experts in their fields, giving students the opportunity to learn and benefit directly from their specialist knowledge and experiences.
Our Courses
The Museum offers two Master’s Degree programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. We teach both courses in blocks on a part-time basis with modules running Wednesdays to Sundays three to four times a year to enable students to balance studying with work and other commitments.
The next courses start in September 2025, applications will open in Autumn 2024.
The University of York
Our programmes are validated by the University of York, a member of the Russell Group of universities, renowned for its excellence in research and teaching. The Department of Archaeology at York is among the world’s most highly regarded departments for archaeological studies and ranked 5th in the UK and 12th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021).
MSc in Building Conservation
A degree course suitable for students and mid-career professionals seeking to develop or enhance an academic or professional specialism in the conservation of buildings.
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A degree course for those looking to develop or enhance an academic or professional specialism in the conservation of timber buildings.
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