TheÌýMScÌýin Architectural Conservation of Monuments and Sites, isÌýa two-year, four-semesterÌýprogramme, designed for graduatesÌýfrom variousÌýfieldsÌýof studies, toÌýspecializeÌýin conservation ofÌýhistoric monuments and sites.
First-two semesters will cover the theoretical aspects ofÌýconservation works, and the last-two semesters are allocatedÌýfor a report on conservation project and a dissertation basedÌýon extensive empirical research.
Practical training and hands-on experience of live conservationÌýprojects under the guidance of expertise are integral part ofÌýthe courseÌýprogramme.
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Compulsory Modules:
• Philosophy and Principles in Heritage Conservation
• Tangible, Immovable Heritage of Sri Lanka
• Conservation Practices, Legislation and Charters
• Documentation in Conservation
• Urban Conservation
• Conservation Technology l &Ìýll
• Painting Conservation
• Conservation Project
• Dissertation
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Optional Modules :
• Geology in Conservation
• Iconography
• Introduction toÌýArchaeologicalÌýInvestigation andÌýExcavation
• Artifact and Paper Conservation
• Dating and Chemical Analysis in Conservation
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Entry Requirements:
(i)ÌýHonoursÌýDegree of Bachelor of Architecture.
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(ii)ÌýHonoursÌýDegree of Bachelor of Design and a minimumÌýof one year of relevant experience.
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(iii) The Degree of BSc (Built Environment) or BSc (TownÌýand Country Planning) or BSc (Quantity Surveying)Ìýor BSc (Facilities Management) or BSc EngineeringÌýand a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
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(iv) Any five year degree course in architecture,ÌýrecognisedÌýby the Faculty of Architecture andÌýapproved by the Senate.
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(v) One of the following degrees and one year ofÌýrelevant experience
Bachelor of Arts withÌýArchaeologyÌýas a subject
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science
Bachelor of Science in Bio Science
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
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(vi) The corporate membership of the Sri Lanka InstituteÌýof Architects or Institute of Town Planners Sri LankaÌýand one year of experience.
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Duration:
MSc: Two years (part-time)
PG Dip: One year (part-time)
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Financial Information:
For the latest information onÌýfees, please refer to
www.mrt.ac.lk/web/archi/programs_ac
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Inquires:
Course Director: ÌýProf MSÌýManawadu,Ìý0777849511
Technical Coordinator:ÌýPricilÌýDe Mel, 0718345802 ,Ìýpricildemel@yahoo.com
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For more Details, visit Ìýhttp://www.mrt.ac.lk/web/archi/programs_ac
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