Building preservation and traditional working techniques
Preserving values - climate-friendly construction
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Form of study
Full-time or combined study program (dual study program)
Standard period of study
7 semesters + 1 year of training before starting your studies (dual study program only), 210 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Winter semester (October 01)
Admission requirements
- University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate
- For the dual study program: additional training contract in a relevant skilled trade and proof of 1st year of training.
- For the full-time course: completed relevant craft training
Costs
Semester fee (incl. semester ticket)
Studying with a practice partner
Possible as a combined study program (PraxisPlus)
Registration
from May 02 – September 30
Profile of the degree program
Converting and renovating instead of building new – our built environment is a valuable resource. On the Bachelor's degree course in Building Conservation and Traditional Building Techniques, you will learn how to sustainably secure existing buildings and develop them responsibly. You will combine craftsmanship and science in the tradition of the Dombauhütten: you will supplement your practical training with sound theoretical knowledge and current scientific methods.
You will recognize architectural values, develop renovation concepts and accompany their implementation. Building history, historical constructions and traditional and regional building techniques are an integral part of the course – both in theory and in practice. The course, which is unique in Germany, is being developed in cooperation with the University of Bamberg and the Chamber of Crafts for Upper Franconia – and combines building culture, practice and the future.
What we value
Combining craftsmanship and science
We believe in the power of both worlds. For us, sound scientific methods and precision craftsmanship are inseparable – in the tradition of the Dombauhütten and with a view to the demands of the present day
Learning on a real object
Theory does not remain abstract. You will apply your knowledge directly in projects, practical seminars and – in the dual-track version – in the craft business and develop a deep understanding of constructions, materials and processes.
Interdisciplinary thinking
Building conservation means cooperation: planning, craftsmanship, monument preservation, organization and law are intertwined. We promote the ability to work at interfaces and combine different perspectives.
Learning on a real object
Coburg University of Applied Sciences promotes international exchange with its partner universities in the Architecture degree program. Further information is available from the university's Study Abroad service.
Course content and schedule
In the dual version, a year of training precedes the degree course. Once the course begins, training in the craft business only continues during the semester breaks and the practical semester. The journeyman's examination is scheduled for the 6th semester.
1st to 4th semester: Basics
- Building history and historical materials 1-4
- Architectural and structural engineering principles
- Monument preservation
- Scientific work
- Compulsory elective modules
- Interdisciplinary project or practical seminar on craft techniques 1-4 (dual study option only)
5th to 7th semester: Practical semester and specialization
5th semester
- Practical semester
6th to 7th semester specialization:
- Construction and technology
- Organization and law
- Restoration and conservation of aged materials
- Interdisciplinary project
- Bachelor thesis
Practice during studies
Practical semester
The practical semester is usually in the fifth semester. It is systematically supervised and covers a continuous period of 20 weeks. Students complete 18 weeks in the internship, two weeks take place as a practical seminar at the university. You will get to know the typical professional activities of architects. The practical semester can also be completed abroad. The university has good contacts in the field and the International Office will help you find a suitable internship.
Cooperative study program (dual study program)
In the combined degree program, you combine your Bachelor's degree with a suitable vocational training course.
This variant usually takes one year longer than the regular course of study, as you spend the first year exclusively in the training company and at the vocational school; you only start studying in the second year. From then on, you will spend the lecture period at the university and the lecture-free period as well as the practical semester at your training company.
After 2.5 to 3 years, you will take the final exam for your apprenticeship, but will continue to work for your practice partner. You will also agree the topic of your Bachelor's thesis with them. After 4.5 to 5 years, you will have a vocational training qualification and a Bachelor's degree.
Job & Career
You shape the future of construction – in existing buildings.
With your degree, you will work where planning and construction sites come together – and take responsibility for sustainable renovation and maintenance projects.
Typical fields of application
- Site manager in a craft business
- Specialist for renovation and building maintenance
- Interface position between planning, trade and execution
- Technical management or project responsibility
Your profile – strong in two worlds
- Academic degree
- Completed craft training
- Option for further training to become a master craftsman or woman
- Sound knowledge of sustainable conversion culture
Your perspectives
- Management positions in the skilled trades
- Responsible project and coordination tasks
- Company succession and own business management
- sought-after expert for climate-friendly refurbishment
In short: you don't just make buildings safe – you develop them further and take responsibility for a sustainable building future.
Do another master's degree!
After successfully completing their Bachelor's degree, good graduates have the opportunity to gain further qualifications with a Master's degree. For this purpose, Coburg University of Applied Sciences offers the Master's degree course in Design and – in cooperation with the University of Bamberg – the two Master's degree courses in Heritage Conservation and Digital Heritage Technologies.
You can also find an overview of which Master's degree programs you can combine with your Bachelor's degree here.
Curriculum and examination regulations
The study plan provides an overview of the structure of the degree program. The module handbook provides information on the content of the individual modules. The study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. If you have any questions about the content of the course, please contact the course director Prof. Benedikt Buchmüller.
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