MSt Building History

The MSt in Building History is unique in providing a Masters course combining British Architectural History with practical tuition in interpreting building fabric. Students are taken from a wide variety of backgrounds. The course is heavily taught in the first year by invited speakers. Lectures are matched to field trips. The emphasis is on learning to research, record and assess historic buildings. By the end of the first year students are expected to be able to date buildings from their details and unravel their evolution. They are also given instruction on how to investigate and survey historic structures. The second year is divided between professional experience and a personal research project which constitutes the thesis.
If you would like to learn more about the course and chat to the Course Director, Dr Adam Menuge, please contact the MSt Building History Course Administrator on: [email protected] who will add your name to the attendance list and contact you later.
The session will cover all aspects of the course including:  academic requirement, the modules, residential sessions, professional placements etc., and we also welcome any questions you may have in a Q&A session. 
The course has been designed by the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art in close association with Historic England and the Institute of Continuing Education at Madingley Hall.
It teaches both academic and professional knowledge, placing particular emphasis on practical skills of building investigation and analysis. It stresses the importance of rigorous documentary research. Students are taught methods for assigning value and significance, and how to understand buildings in their historic landscape context.