Overview
Architecture MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Architecture is assessed through work you make rather than examinations. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 31 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £19.000 to £41.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Becoming an architect takes seven years in total: the degree, a year in practice, the diploma, another year, and the final examination. The title is protected and the route is long, so it is worth understanding before starting.
Roles graduates go into
- Architectural assistant
- Architect, after Part 3
- Urban or masterplanning designer
- Technical designer
- Heritage and conservation architect
- Project architect
Where they work
- Architectural practices
- Multidisciplinary consultancies
- Housebuilders and developers
- Local authority and public estate
- Contractors with design teams
After the course
ARB registration and RIBA chartership after Parts 1, 2 and 3 and two years of recorded practice.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£19,000 - £41,000