Course summary
For the last 17 years the Emergent Technologies and Design (EmTech) programme has been open to graduates in architecture and engineering who wish to develop skills and pursue knowledge in an architectural design science located in new production paradigms. This year we will continue to investigate new synergies of architecture and ecology through the critical intersection of computational design and fabrication. Our focus is on the experiential and social potential of new material and spatial configurations for architectural and ecological urban systems situated in the dynamic contexts of emerging biomes. The programme is designed to stimulate critical thinking through the experience of research-driven design projects that are developed in an intellectually rigorous and creative studio environment. Our projects are pursued in multiple iterations - as hypotheses, to material and computational experimentation, to robotic fabrication and evaluation. At the same time students reflect on this work in presentations and group discussions throughout the year, and analyse their findings in scientifically structured papers.
Modules
Modules include: Core studio 1 - material systems; core studio 2 - city systems; natural systems and biomimetics seminar course; emergence and design seminar course; design research studio and the thesis.
Assessment method
Assessment is by thesis.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Academic Entry Requirement - Five-year professional architectural degree (BArch/Diploma equivalent) in architecture, engineering, industrial/product design or a related discipline from a United Kingdom university or a relevant five-year professional degree e.g. BEng in Architecture, or a BArch degree plus diploma of equivalent standard from a recognised university or higher education institution outside the UK. English Language Entry Requirement - Students whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (with a minimum 6.0 in each component). See Taught Postgraduate Admissions page for full list of acceptable English Language tests: https://www.aaschool.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £40777 | Whole course |
International | £40777 | Whole course |
England | £40777 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £40777 | Whole course |
Scotland | £40777 | Whole course |
Wales | £40777 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £40777 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £40777 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
A limited number of bursaries are offered to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
Provider information
Architectural Association School of Architecture
36 Bedford Square
Camden
WC1B 3ES