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MA Architecture and Sustainable Heritage

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA Architecture and Sustainable Heritage is a postgraduate Architecture course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Architecture · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September

The Architecture and Sustainable Heritage MA offers a distinctive programme for those interested in studying the historic built environment. The course provides a unique platform for students to advance careers in heritage practice or engage in specialised research. Blending practice and theory, the Architecture and Sustainable Heritage MA focuses on collaborative interdisciplinary approaches, active learning, and skill acquisition. With an emphasis on employability, live case studies, and authentic assessment, this course has been designed to nurture a new generation of built-environment heritage professionals. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Field trip – to deepen your understanding of the industry and connect theoretical concepts with real-world practices, you'll choose between overseas and London-based trips as part of the course. * - Choose your specialism – you can choose from our wide range of optional modules to explore areas of specialism in depth. - Learn from experts – you’ll be taught by academics and practitioners, experts in the field, who are involved in publication, research and consultancy for a variety of organisations in the UK and internationally. - Central London location – our central London location allows you to interact with a wide variety of practitioners and organisations, as well as drawing on the city's huge range of heritage sites. - Industry links – the School has established links with Historic England, The Twentieth Century Society, SAVE Britain's Heritage, The IHBC and numerous conservation architects and local authorities which will further enrich your learning experience. Campus: Marylebone, Central London and Harrow, North-West London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The Architecture and Sustainable Heritage MA will establish graduates on a range of career paths, both within the UK and internationally. The specialised options within the course enhance employability by focusing on critical areas of practice, preparing graduates for a range of careers in heritage across a variety of sectors including NGOs, government agencies, public and the private sector. The course structure has also been designed to equip students with the skills needed to continue into doctoral research, should they choose to develop careers within this profession. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Contexts of Sustainable Heritage and Intervention (Core)
• Research Methods for Architectural Studies (Core)
• Thesis Project (Core)
• Business Process Integration (Option)
• Future Archives (Option)
• Global Arts & Sustainable Futures (Option)
• Image Future (Option)
• Interactive Art and Storytelling (Option)
• Modifying Transport Behaviour: Theory, Practice and Politics (Option)
• Streets, Places and Active Transport (Option)
• Reading London: place experience and representation (Option)
• Heritage in Action (Option)
• Ethnographic Ways of Knowing: Critical and Creative Explorations of Site (Option)
• Representing World Cultures (Option)
• Theories of Critical Practices in Architecture (Option)
• The Social and Cultural Value of Community Events (Option)
• Conservation and Heritage (Option)
• Sustainable neighbourhood development and management (Option)
• Communities towards sustainability and public engagement (Option)
• Environmental Policy Assessment and Climate Change (Option)
• Responsible Destination Development (Option)
• Planning for Urban Risk and Resilience (Option)
• Event Experience Design (Option)
• Place and Experience in Design for Urban Spaces (Option)
• Live Event Project Management (Option)
• Leadership for Event Professionals (Option)

Careers

• Conservation/sustainability officers
• Conservation architects
• Heritage consultants
• Urban designers
• Property managers
• Community developers
• Urban regeneration professionals
• Historic building inspectors
• Project managers in heritage and regeneration