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Weald & Downland Living Museum: Building Conservation
| Institution | Weald & Downland Living Museum |
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| Department | Conservation |
| Web | http://www.wealddown.co.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
"The Weald & Downland Living Museum provides a unique learning environment attracting students from a wide range of backgrounds. One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is seeing students graduate and go on to forge successful careers in building conservation, some even return as lecturers to pass on their knowledge to successive students. It is this fusion of people, place and skills that inspires and enables our students to develop the expertise needed to protect and conserve our built heritage for future generations." - Kevin Stubbs, MSc Senior Programme Leader
Over the past 30 years, the conservation of historic buildings has gained great importance in the building and heritage industries both in the UK and overseas, leading to increased demand for specialist conservators and project managers.
Established in 1992, our MSc in Building Conservation is suitable for students and mid-career professionals seeking to develop or enhance an academic or professional specialism in the conservation of buildings. Previous students have gone on to become specialist conservation architects, surveyors, engineers, heritage project managers and crafts people.
The MSc Building Conservation is fully recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). Successful completion of the MSc reduces the requirement for relevant experience for those seeking full membership of the IHBC from five years to two years. For further details, see www.ihbc.org.uk
The course covers the following topics:
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Conservation of timber buildings
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Lime in conservation
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Conservation of masonry
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Conservation of metals
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Conservation of fixtures and finishes
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Conservation of 20th century buildings
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Conservation legislation
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Organising and planning conservation projects
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An overview of the history and development of heritage structures
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A personal research project – dissertation
Its comprehensive content covers all the areas of competency required for IHBC recognition thus providing students with the best possible support for attaining IHBC membership.
Application deadline is the 31 July 2023.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - At least a second class honours degree or an equivalent qualification in architecture, surveying, archaeology, engineering, conservation or a related field; or - A minimum of 2 years’ equivalent professional experience Most importantly, applicants should have a keen interest and enthusiasm for the conservation of historic buildings and heritage structures combined with the self-discipline and determination required to complete a postgraduate programme For those applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of a minimum standard of written and spoken English will be required. Previous students have come from a wide range of backgrounds including architects, building contractors, engineers, planning officers, conservation officers, surveyors, carpenters, masons, archaeologists, specialist conservators and project managers. If you would like to discuss your suitability, please contact us at mscprogrammes@wealddown.co.uk |
| Location | Weald and Downland Living Museum Weald and Downland Living Museum Town Lane Singleton Chichester PO18 0EU |
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