Master of Historic Preservation

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Field of study and entry requirements

The Master of Historic Preservation embraces concepts, foundations, and methodology of different fields of study. Among these are art history, architecture, archaeology and ethnology. It is usually a one-year study programme, which requires a precedent degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in one of those disciplines to be enrolled. At some universities you are supposed to have professional experience in historic preservation.

Job opportunities with a Master of Historic Preservation

Your Masters degree in Historic Preservation opens your career path towards public institutions, such as regional authorities for built and cultural heritage preservation, the refurbishment industry, archaeological institutes, and landscape planning and urban planning. Naturally, a Masters degree qualifies you for a profession in academic teaching, research, and adult learning.

Masters course content in Historic Preservation

The study contents in the Master of Historic Preservation range from historical building research, construction technologies, and conservation techniques. You learn both how to document and conduct scientific observations and examinations. Further you may set your individual focus on building research, preservation, cultural management or archaeology.

These universities offer a Masters programme in Historic Preservation: