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Study Details: 1 year full-time
17 months full-time
2 years part-time
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.
By the end of this course, you'll be well-prepared for a career in many areas of the architecture sector, or you can continue your studies at PhD level.
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.
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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.
Core modules:
Research Methods - 30 credits
Thesis - 60 credits
Optional modules:
Integration of Transdisciplinary Experiences - 30 credits
Work-Based Learning: Opportunity - 30 credits
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