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MA Architecture

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    MA 1-year full-time (September start), 17 months full-time (January start), 2 years part-time (September start)

Course Description

With our specialist MA Architecture degree course, you can augment your creative practice and research by specialising in alternative forms of architecture: Building and Heritage Conservation, Landscape and Urban Design, or Spatial Design Practices.

Regardless of your background in architecture, arts, or humanities, you’ll become proficient in architectural design. In a unique studio-based environment, you’ll explore spatial theories and their environmental applications, tackle contemporary issues affecting the architecture and construction industries, and utilise innovative technologies to produce works at the forefront of contemporary design.

You’ll have many opportunities to put your study into practice on this Architecture Master’s, such as collaborating with local and regional bodies on live projects, and taking part in work-based learning opportunities and community-led projects. Your design, professional, and technical skills will also be strengthened through them.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject such as Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, Geography, Spatial Practice, History, Fine Art or a design-related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

By graduating from this specialist Architecture Master’s course, you’ll gain a broad perspective on the way the built and non-built environment affects society, as well as a vision for a sustainable future. You’ll be able to explore new systemic and integrated solutions for cities, landscapes and historic built environment, and help shape a greener, healthier, inclusive, and more resilient future for people and societies the world over.

Prospects (2022) estimates that the average salary range for the architecture sector is £35,000–40,000. The valuable skills, insight, and further experience you’ll gain on this course will set the foundation for a successful career in the architectural and planning fields.

Depending on your specialisation, you might also hone your skills in more niche areas.

Careers by specialisation

  • Building and Heritage Conservation
  • Landscape and Urban Design
  • Spatial Design Practices

Module Details

Core modules

  • Research Methods – 30 credits
  • Thesis – 60 credits

Optional modules

All optional modules are 30 credits each.

  • Integration of Transdisciplinary Experiences
  • Work-based Learning Opportunity

Building and Heritage Conservation (IHBC accreditation)

  • Conservation: Theories
  • Conservation and Practice

Landscape and Urban Design

  • Landscape and Urbanism: Sites and Systems
  • Landscape and Urbanism: Territories and Systems

Spatial Design Practices

  • Spatial Practices: Situated Ecologies
  • Spatial Practices: Thinking and Making

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