MArch Architecture

Qualifications or experience

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Must be with RIBA Part 1 exemption, or equivalent. Applicants would preferably have a year of professional, relevant experience. An online portfolio submission and/or interview 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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At the end of this MArch Architecture degree, you’ll understand architectural design to industry standards. You’ll also have learnt essential software currently used in the field, and have the tools needed to run your own company in an expanding, competitive sector. Between 2018 and 2019, the UK architecture industry alone generated just over £3.6 billion in Gross Value Added and created the same in total revenue over five times the amount from outside the country (Creative Industries Council, 2021). Your enhanced skills and knowledge will help accelerate such growth.

Year 1

Core

• Architectural Design: Strategy – 30 credits
• Architectural Design: Synthesis – 30 credits
• Architectural History and Theory Introduction – 15 credits
• Architectural History and Theory: Application – 15 credits
• Building Tectonics and Environment – 15 credits
• Project Management in Architecture – 15 credits

Optional

• Exchange Opportunity – 60 credits

Year 2

Core

• Practice Management and Professionalism in Architecture – 15 credits
• Thesis Design – 60 credits
• Thesis Dissertation – 30 credits
• Thesis Preparation – 15 credits