Overview

Preservation Studies at Roger Williams University prepares students for careers related to historic and built environments. As the oldest undergraduate program of its kind in America, Preservation Studies at RWU combines coursework in History, Art and Architectural History, and Cultural Studies.

Because preservation is as much about people and place as it is about history, you’ll study historic buildings, landscapes and communities both here in New England and abroad in Florence, Italy.

Key Facts

You will gain an understanding of the field within its greater historical and cultural contexts. You will also learn about historic preservation as a tool for revitalizing communities, bringing people together, and collaborating across professions. This program introduces students to research and documentation, architectural conservation, preservation planning, and heritage management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Art and Architecture

Approaches to the Study of Society and Culture

Architectural Analysis

History of Modern Architecture

History of American Architecture, Urbanism, and Landscape

Making Global History

Preservation Studies

American Cultural Landscapes

Historic Construction Materials and Assemblies

Building and Site Documentation Research Methods

History and Philosophy of Historic Preservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Art History Urban Planning View 193 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your personal essay.

Official high school transcript(s)

A minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation; additional letters welcome

First marking period grades for senior year, as well as mid-year grades (once available)

Standardized test scores are optional

TOEFL and IELTS scores are not required. However, we do suggest if you have those scores to send them in order to receive the best admission placement for your English level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

51000 USD / year

≈ 51000 USD / year
Out-of-State

51000 USD / year

≈ 51000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51000 USD / year

≈ 51000 USD / year

Living costs

Bristol

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bristol

Funding

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