MArch Architecture

This Master of Architecture course is designed for students who’ve already completed RIBA Part 1 or equivalent non-RIBA accredited courses in architecture or a related design discipline. This could be in subjects such as urban design, architectural technology, interior architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and games design. Driving your developmentThis two-year course supports your progress towards professional qualification, meeting the requirements for Architects Registration Board (ARB) prescription, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 2 validation and the Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Architecture Subject Benchmark.As part of this MArch course, you’ll:Explore and develop your values, knowledge, skills, and techniques to become a creative and responsive architect, aligned with ARB’s Competency Outcomes and RIBA standardsExplore sustainable design principles to address social, ecological, and environmental challengesGain confidence in speculative and experimental design approaches to address complex architectural challengesBuild strong research capabilities in both academic and design-led contexts to underpin architectural proposalsConsider physical, cultural, and societal contexts at varying scales and complexitiesDeepen your understanding of ethical, sustainable, and inclusive design principles and their application in professional contextsEnhance your ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and contribute meaningfully to studio cultureAdvance technical proficiency in digital technologies, which is essential for future architectural practice.