About the course

If your passion lies in researching sustainable conservation practices, our doctoral degrees provide the opportunity to combine academic rigour with creativity and innovation. Study with a distinguished department and receive expert guidance from our supportive staff. At York, our conservation research is broad in scope. We are leading research into conserving built cultural heritage, and understand how to take action and care for it. We ensure that changes to heritage sites are resilient and sustainable - that they serve the needs of people today and in the future, and respect the original intentions of their creators. Collaboration is part of our core values. Many projects are interdisciplinary, and you'll work with researchers beyond the Department. The PhD requires a dissertation of up to 90,000 words. If you choose to study the MPhil in Conservation Studies, you'll produce a dissertation of up to 60,000 words.

　　Postgraduate research provides opportunities to develop your academic, creative and practical skills. You'll work independently in an academic environment where creativity and scholarship come together.

　　You'll meet regularly with your research supervisor and will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting range of events, including seminars and special interest research groups. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
January, 2024	York
April, 2024	York
July, 2024	York
Semester 1 (September), 2024	York
January, 2025	York
April, 2025	York
July, 2025	York
Semester 1 (September), 2025	York
Semester 2 (February), 2026	York
Summer (April), 2026	York
July, 2026	York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of York

All Official Transcripts. Typically you’ll need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree and, in some cases, a Masters degree. IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in all other components. TOEFL IBT : 87, with a minimum of 23 in Writing and a minimum of 21 in all other components

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of York. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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