Architecture

The MArch is designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career.  Critical thinking, independent learning, imaginative solutions and the rigorous justification of design decisions are at the heart of our course.

The architectural profession is rapidly developing through the influence of new technologies, emerging markets and political and ecological drivers. You will develop the tools to respond flexibly to authentic situations and possibilities, to deal with contingency and complexity.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of a Part 2 qualification.
• Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 2 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

The skills you will acquire are transferrable and focus upon: autonomous learning; authentic and analytical methods of inquiry; critical curiosity; social responsibility; and design and communication skills via a comprehensive mix of manual and digital methods.

A supportive studio design culture ensures that you will learn as part of an educational community, sharing knowledge, precedents and techniques in replicating architectural practice. You will be encouraged to make extensive use of the department’s design studios, workshops, and computing laboratories to develop knowledge, skills, techniques and understanding. Your interaction in this respect is regarded as a critically important factor in the learning process. Assessment is by design project portfolio and assignment.

Architecture is a design-led discipline, and at least half of your study time will be focused upon the development of key architectural design skills, via the use of real-life studio design projects. The design modules are supported by taught modules (including history and theory, technology and environment, manual and digital communications, and practice, management and law).

Year 1

• Cultural Context 
• Authentic Design Inquiry
• Practice Management and Law
• Architectural Research Methods

Year 2

• Design Project 3: Analysis and Proposal
• Design Project 4 - Realisation
• Student Selected Investigation

Requirements

• Applicants should normally have a minimum of an upper second class (2:1) honours degree from a Part 1 accredited Architectural programme and a minimum of one year relevant postgraduate work experience in a related field.
• Overseas applicants should have an IELTS score of 6.5. International students without the required level of English may be asked to undertake additional English language training.
• Fully completed application form
• Personal Email address must be included on application form
• Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not in English)
• Passport - copy of personal details page
• Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
• Reference
• Confirmation of immigration history including copies previous and current visas if applicable

Scholarships

• International Academic Scholarships
• Early Payment Discount
• Chevening Scholarships