MA Sustainable Built Heritage

The MA in Sustainable Built Heritage from the University of York is a one-year, full-time course ideal for those who aim to be a practitioner in sustainable heritage management and policy-making. It combines the study of sustainable development and built heritage conservation, with a specific focus on understanding how the principles of sustainability can be applied to the management of historic buildings, sites, and landscapes.Course Content: The course involves several elements including the theory and practice of sustainable development, built heritage conservation, cultural heritage, and heritage policy planning. It will give students a thorough understanding of the concepts and debates in sustainable built heritage, international heritages, heritage tourism, traditional methods of construction, heritage finance, and project management. It includes both academic work and practical fieldwork through short projects in the UK and abroad.Key Modules: Key modules on offer include critical approaches to heritage, economics of the art market, cultural heritage management, and buildings, landscapes, and sustainable heritage. These core modules are complemented by optional modules that allow students to pursue individual interests. Accreditations: While there are no specific accreditations mentioned, the course is taught by the Department of Archaeology, which is one of the top 100 archaeology departments in the world.Future Careers: Graduates from this course will be equipped for a wide range of careers in heritage management and conservation. Potential employers include national heritage agencies, local government, commercial archaeological companies, international organisations such as UNESCO, and local and national charitable trusts. It also provides an excellent foundation for further research at PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.