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Historic Building Conservation – (M.Sc.)
University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
| Location: | Portsmouth / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Portsmouth
This course is part of a broad programme of heritage and maritime post-graduate courses based in the University's Portland Building completed in 1997 and the winner of a Civic Trust award.
In addition to the Dockyard with its historic buildings, museums and ships, Portsmouth and Southsea are well endowed with many important buildings, structures and sites. These include:
* the whole historic harbour area
* Romano-Medieval Portchester Castle
* nineteenth century sea and land forts on the approaches to Portsmouth
* Henry VIII's Southsea Castle
* De Gomme's city fortifications
* plus many other eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings
In the hinterland are:
* the cathedral cities of Chichester, Winchester and Salisbury
* Romsey Abbey and Portsmouth Cathedral
* National Trust properties such as Petworth House, Mottisfont Abbey, Uppark, Carisbrook Castle and Osborne House on the Isle of Wight
* Fishbourne Roman Palace and medieval Southampton
All of these provide opportunities for stimulating visits and case study material for students. There are also close links with Salisbury Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral and the Bursledon Conservation Centre, as well as conservation organisations and universities elsewhere in Europe and in Turkey.
Course Aims
* To develop an understanding of the theoretical, practical and management aspects of the conservation of historic monuments, ensembles and sites in Britain, Europe and elsewhere in the world.
* To develop an appreciation of the development of philosophical and ethical principles relating to heritage and its conservation, to use historical and technical knowledge, research and analysis as the basis for conservation, architectural and archaeological theory, and design issues as well as necessary professional, legal, craft, management and administration skills.
* To reinforce and apply that understanding and appreciation through the undertaking of case studies of buildings and sites in England, and, where possible, through fieldwork elsewhere in Europe or beyond.
Professional accreditation The course follows the Education Guidelines of ICOMOS (The International Council on Monuments and Sites), UNESCO and Council of Europe Requirements. It is recognised by the IHBC (Institute of Historic Building Conservation) and covers its Areas of Competence. It is accredited by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). It prepares architects and surveyors to accreditation standards (AABC and RICS Building Conservation Forum) facilitating work on English Heritage and Heritage Lottery Fund funded projects.
The course can be studied full-time over one year or part-time over two years.
Contents
Stage 1
Heritage Theory and Practice
The students will share this unit with the students of MSc Heritage and Museum Studies. The unit aims to promote awareness of debates and issues in heritage and conservation philosophy and relate them to practical applications in conservation and ‘heritage industry’. The topics covered will include a number of standpoints ranging from architecture, textile products, to preserved features of the industrial landscape.
Conservation Law and Practice
One of the aims of this unit is to develop an understanding of the origins, purpose and evolution of law and policies relating to historic buildings and structures. The syllabus outline covers topics like planning regulations related to historic buildings, current financial and taxation provisions and a number of further legal issues like grants, listing criteria, scheduled monument consents and other relevant legislation.
Conservation Analysis and Design
This unit aims to develop skills in reading monuments (buildings, structures, sites and landscapes) and the formulation of conservation policies in the conservation philosophy and design context. The syllabus outline deals with issues like history of conservation, past approaches, the origins of state care of buildings, architectural theory and design philosophy and concepts like beautification, imitation, innovation, adoptation, sustainment, legibility and architectural unity.
History of the Built Environment
The unit is designed to develop a critical awareness of the origins and development of the historic built environment including archaeological and historical settlements, historic buildings and interiors, historic gardens and landscapes and works of industrial archaeology. The concept is based on a synthesis of European and non-European topics including the architecture of ancient empires, the classical periods in Europe and England, Islamic architecture, Baroque and Rococo, Victorian diversity and Revivals, Industrial Revolution and contemporary issues.
Stage 2
Fieldwork
The Fieldwork helps to students to apply theories and concepts in the field and plan and implement a field project from data collection through to delivery of a written report or a conservation design. It includes site evaluation in various settings.
Conservation Structure, Fabric and Materials
This unit is supported by work based learning visits like to Salisbury Cathedral Workshops, Southwick Fort and King John’s House in Romsey. The syllabus outline covers stone and masonry structures, timber and timber structures, brick and lime, cob and earth structures, roofing materials, joinery, metal-work, glass, plaster and rendering, terracotta and patented materials, modern materials in the context of building defects and repairs
Professional and Craft Skills
On successful completion of this unit the students should be able, at threshold level to demonstrate an awareness of and critically discuss the roles and responsibilities of personal and all other practitioners within the building conservation sector, and necessary inter-relationships. Conservation Plans, Building Contracts and Specification Writing are some of the issues discussed in this unit.
Research and Design Methods (Conservation)
This unit prepares the students to their dissertation to draw up a comprehensive research proposal for a personal project. There is a wide range of topics beginning from to the research process, research ethics, a synoptic overview of qualitative and quantitative methods, survey techniques and the principles and practice of ‘informed conservation’: Conservation-based Research and Analysis (CoBRA).
Stage 3
Dissertation
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Requirements
An honours degree in a relevant subject such as architecture, civil engineering, building and surveying , or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 or equivalent.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
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