Architecture

Choose Kingston's Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MArch

This ARB/RIBA Part 2-accredited architecture course was previously known as the Architecture Graduate Diploma. The course operates within the guidelines stipulated by professional accreditation, but has its own unique character. Being taught in an art-and-design-based faculty means that design is at the heart of our approach.

What will you study?

During this course you will develop as architectural designers and thinkers and move towards the ability to engage in architectural practice as independent and reflective practitioners. You will build on and further develop the knowledge, understanding and skill acquired during your first degree and a recommended initial period of work-based learning. The emphasis of this course is therefore to deepen and consolidate existing learning and skill, rather than to introduce a wide range of new subject material.

Assessment

Design projects, reports, seminars, presentations, essays, case studies, dissertation.

Course structure

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Modules

* Reading Architecture
* Designing Architecture
* Representing Architecture
* Making Architecture
* Dissertation
* Thesis

Learn a language

You will have the opportunity to study a foreign language, free of charge, during your time at the University as part of the Kingston Language Scheme. Options currently include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish.

What this course offers you
* The Architecture MArcha is designed for architects seeking a route to registration in the UK. It focuses on architecture as an active and demanding cultural practice.
* Design is at the heart of the programme. Theoretical, technical and contextual studies underpin your learning in the studio.
* Your dissertation gives you the chance to further investigate an area of interest in depth and develop valuable research skills.
* This course is a prescribed qualification by the Architects Registration Board(ARB). The programme covers both ARB and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) criteria Part 2.
* You will also have the chance to work alongside students studying other courses in the Faculty and gain from their expertise.
* Many members of staff are research active or professional practitioners, which keeps your learning cutting-edge.
* The taught modules aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain practical skills in: * data collation, review and synopsis;
* communication (oral, written and electronic);
* time management;
* computing; and
* co-operation and teamwork


* We offer a part-time study option to help you fit your studies around other commitments.

Research areas
Current research in this subject

Many of the staff in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies. For example:

* the Sustainable Design Research Group is leading projects that connect design and designers with sustainability issues. Recent research projects have focused on designing and manufacturing with recycled materials and building a 'sustainable materials' library for designers; and
* the Landscape Interface Studio is a consultant to the North SEAfaring project, which addresses spatial planning, regeneration and the maritime identity of seaports.

Audience

The course has been designed for applicants seeking a route to registration in the UK and who already have Part 1 exemption as well as at least a year's professional experience. However, there are opportunities for students without this work experience to join the course. If you are in any doubt as to your eligibility to join the course, you are encouraged to apply, stating your experience and qualifications. All suitable applicants are then interviewed prior to acceptance onto the course.

Applicants must have: * ARB/RIBA Part 1 or exemption from it; * in most cases, not less than 40 weeks of appropriate professional experience prior to entry; * a high level of basic design skill as well as an ability to engage in a rigorous, graduate programme of study; * an understanding of architecture as both an academic subject and an ongoing practice; and * a commitment and motivation to the practice of architecture.We will give preference to applicants who have: * a good first degree; and * evidence of a range of experience in either architectural practice or an allied design/construction environment.How to applyFor full details of how to apply, see the Apply for this course page.International studentsInternational students can only be admitted following exemption from ARB Part 1. This is usually by interview with the Joint Assessment Panel or equivalent at the Architects Registration Board.InterviewsWe normally invite applicants for an interview prior to selection. We can make alternative arrangements for international students based overseas.Prior learning - AP(E)LApplicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University's policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning. Contact the faculty office for further information.English language requirementsAll non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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Accreditation

How we work with professional bodies
This course is a prescribed qualification by the Architects Registration Board(ARB). The programme covers both ARB and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) criteria Part 2.