Course summary

Architecture is a profession, practice and research domain that reflects both the physical and non-physical attributes applied to the built environment to form a city's layered knowledge. Our Architecture Design MSc degree will examine these two aspects in an interdisciplinary and experimental manner, combining architecture and sustainability issues through critical debate and creative practice to aid your development as a designer of future cities and urban environments. You'll be introduced to innovative research and global settings to expand your knowledge beyond the usual subject boundaries, connecting architectural expertise with other disciplines and domains, such as urban design through your research dissertation. Taught by acclaimed teaching and research academics at the forefront of the subject, you’ll gain in-depth specialist knowledge and engage with active research in the School. Our close links with large practices also mean you’ll have chance to interact with potential employers. Your background could be in architecture, geography, art, urban design, urban planning, landscape, heritage studies, conservation, interior design, urban management or similar. Whatever your background, this MSc will ignite your imagination and expand your horizons. What’s most important is that you thrive on critical thinking and have a willingness to move outside disciplinary comfort zones. The skills taught in this programme will support you to progress in a range of careers both in practice and in the professional academic sphere. Why study at Leeds:

• Our globally-renowned research conducted right here in our School and from the Architecture and Urbanism Research Group feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in architecture.

• Learn from a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical design and hands-on professional exposure, all set within a vibrant studio environment.

• Conduct your own individual research project as part of your course and gain experience in researching and delivering a project that focuses on a real-world problem and explores your specific interests and career ambitions.

• Access specialist facilities including digital software, a dedicated study suite for Masters students and design studio. The design studio provides panoramic views of Leeds and serves as a testing ground for exploring your innovative concepts and honing essential architectural abilities.

• Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team with a wealth of expertise and professional experience, and who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research as part of research groups.