Master of Heritage Conservation

The University of Sydney

This exciting field of study is much more than the simple preservation of existing buildings. Instead, by engaging with history, your role is to provide value to building owners, visitors and cultural bodies, all of which have a shared interest in understanding, adapting and preserving our heritage.Graduates from architectural, urban planning, archaeological, historical, engineering or related backgrounds, or the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments, can develop their specialist conservation and adaptive reuse skills through this course. We also welcome applicants from other disciplines.The program aims to develop core competencies in the following areas:The documentation and assessment of culturally significant places, including buildings, sites and cultural landscapes,The formulation of policy for culturally significant places and their effective management,Understanding of the legal frameworks, policy positions and professional methods that govern heritage conservation practice.

The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

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