Built environments and management of change

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. In this course you will explore different ways of managing changes to the built environment from a conservation perspective. You will learn basic concepts and theoretical issues in the field of conservation, and how these concepts are applied in practice. Approaches are examined both from a historical perspective and from contemporary conservation strategies. This is discussed from the perspective of how society's changing needs and demands affect conservation, and how the conservation profession can relate to this. The course is open to applicants from diverse educational backgrounds and the course deploys interdisciplinary approaches. The case-based teaching combines lectures and seminars with fieldwork and study visits. Bachelor in Conservation (180 credits) or equivalent. Students with other academic background relevant to the subject area of cultural heritage corresponding to at least degree (180 credits) can after consideration be given access to the course.