BA in Conservation

The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Conservation Degree [the BA(Conservation)] was launched in 2012 to meet the growing professional need for graduates to understand heritage conservation. The programme provides students with the competency to pursue careers in numerous related fields and a solid foundation for continuing their studies in specialised postgraduate programmes in conservation and complementary academic disciplines. The analytical skills developed in the programme and the multidisciplinary nature of the curriculum prepare students for a successful career in many professional fields, whether in the civil service, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or private practice.

The BA(Conservation) curriculum emphasises experiential and problem-based learning in the field of architectural conservation. The objective of the four-year, full-time BA(Conservation) Degree is for students to understand the complex and multi-disciplinary nature of architectural conservation progressively, starting from the conservation of single buildings to that of streets and districts, culminating in the wider physical and social context. Courses in the curriculum provide core competencies in the history and theory of conservation and the understanding of structures and fabrics in material science and construction techniques. Other courses crucial to architectural conservation, such as architectural history, documentation and visual communication, are also an important part of the curriculum.