Course contact details
Admissions
Email:study@kent.ac.uk
Phone:01227 768896
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course summary
Architectural conservation ensures our historical buildings and built environment are protected for future generations.
You will study in the beautiful medieval city of Canterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will benefit from engagement with our rich local heritage and environment.
The city’s stunning cathedral provides a hands-on education resource and learning environment. Special lectures are delivered by the conservators of Canterbury Cathedral, as well as our highly regarded academics and industry practitioners.
The programme provides a thorough understanding of architectural heritage and develops the skills required to contribute to the repair, reconstruction, and preservation of historic sites.
You will gain professional experience with live projects, site visits and sessions with industry practitioners ensuring you have the skills and experience needed for your future career.
Modules
Stage 1
Compulsory modules currently include the following:
Conservation Principles
Rediscovery
Conservation in Action: The Ethical, Legislative and Administrative Framework
Structural Appraisal of Historic Buildings
Intervention at Historic Buildings
Repair of Historic Buildings
Methods for Research in Academia or Practice
Dissertation or Industry-based Project
Full module information is available on our course webpage.
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/362/architectural-conservation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Historic Building Conservation, Institute for
Entry requirements
A first or 2.1 in architecture or a related discipline (eg, engineering, surveying, planning, geography, archaeology, art history, heritage management). Applicants may be required to attend an interview or to submit a portfolio showing aptitude for the subject and appropriate ability.
Applicants who are unable to attend an interview will be asked to send a portfolio or sample of their written work.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.
This course requires a Very Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. For more information regarding English language requirements, please visit our English language requirements webpage: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
All fees for 2027/28 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
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