Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation (25240)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course introduces the full range of concepts, methods, and practices involved in the specialised field of architectural conservation, from the international to the local level, and aims to develop professional level skills in conservation planning and in practical building conservation.
The principles and processes examined in the course have universal application and are essential to practice in this field;
the main places selected for detailed study and site exercises will be based on Western Australian experience.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; N/A = not available in 2020 |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all unit(s) (24 points) or for students who have completed ARCT5583 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (formerly titled Heritage and Conservation) and/or ARCT5505 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts in a previous degree, take unit(s) up to the value of 12 points from Group B and units from group A sufficient to bring the total to 24 points:
Group A
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ARCT5506 | Conservation Planning in Practice | Prerequisites: ARCT5583 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (formerly ARCT5583 Heritage and Conservation) | 35 (introductory lecture: 1 x 2 hours; lectures/field work/tutorials: 3 hours per week) |
| S1 | ARCT5575 | Practical Building Conservation (GC) | Incompatibility: ARCT5508 Practical Building Conservation | Introductory lecture: 1 x 2 hours; lectures/field work exercises/tutorials: 3 hours per week |
| S1 | ARCT5576 | Introduction to Architectural Conservation (GC) | Incompatibility: ARCT5583 Introduction to Architectural Conservation | Lectures: 24 hours; tutorials/site visits: 11 hours |
| S2 | ARCT5577 | Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts (GC) | Incompatibility: ARCT5505 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts | Introductory lecture: 1 x 2 hours; lectures/field work exercises/seminars: 3 hours per week |
Only for students who have completed ARCT5583 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (formerly titled Heritage and Conservation) and/or ARCT5505 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts in a previous degree:
Group B
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ARCT5507 | Conservation Planning—Developed Research Project on Adaptive Reuse | Prerequisites: ARCT5583 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (formerly ARCT5583 Heritage and Conservation) or ARCT5505 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts; and ARCT5506 Conservation Planning in Practice | meetings with supervisors: typically 1 hour per week |
| S1 | ARCT5509 | Practical Building Conservation—Developed Research Project on a Building Construction System | Prerequisites: ARCT5508 Practical Building Conservation and [ARCT5583 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (formerly ARCT5583 Heritage and Conservation) or ARCT5505 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts] | meetings with supervisors: typically 1 hour per week |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Architectural Conservation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Institution
