MA in the History of Western Architecture (by Research)
University of BuckinghamBuckingham, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start and duration Sep, 1 year Level Research Qualification Master of Arts by Research UK fees £10,300 International fees £16,480 Campus London School School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Key highlights
- Expertly supervised research in European or American architectural history
- Covers the Renaissance to the end of the twentieth century
- Explores cultural, intellectual and social contexts of architecture
- Considers patronage, iconography, and interior as well as exterior design
- Taught at the London campus
Entry requirements
TEACHING & ASSESSMENT AFTER YOUR COURSE COURSE FEES SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES HOW TO APPLY About the course The University of Buckingham’s Master’s programme in the History of Western Architecture enables appropriately qualified students to undertake expertly supervised research in an area of European or American architectural history from the Renaissance to the end of the twentieth century. Individual research topics are closely focused; but the approach of the course is to encourage students to investigate the broader cultural, intellectual, and social environments of which architecture is part, and, where appropriate, to consider questions of patronage, iconography, and interior as well as exterior design.
Scholarships
Beloff Scholarships
Two scholarships of £2,500 are available to students who show an interest in and passion for political economy applied to public policy and who join the programme in September.
Up to £2,500Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship
The scholarship will reduce tuition fees by 33% for new UK and international postgraduate students.
Careers this course leads to
- Architectural historian
- Heritage consultant
- Conservation officer
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Academic researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,300 per year | International: £16,480 per year
Admission
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