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Architecture (RIBA part 2) at University of Westminster, London - UCAS

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Course summary

The Master of Architecture (MArch) (RIBA pt II) is a long-established and well-respected course that is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to give exemption from the second stage of professional education. The emphasis of the course is on innovative design work, and on developing a caring and critical approach to the study and practice of architecture. The course fosters diversity of choice, interpretation and approach, whether in design projects or more academic research. The former focuses on sophisticated design programmes (informal, technical, professional or urban terms) that demand rigour and self-criticism. The latter focuses on your major dissertation, an extended piece of specialised research into architecture and its historical or theoretical contexts. The course has three main objectives: to develop your design ability through project-based experimentation; to present an evaluation and critique of your coursework within a broad cultural context, and in light of technical, economic and legal constraints; to promote the articulate explanation and representation of quality and value in design projects.


Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in architecture, or similar subject area, which will normally be validated by the RIBA for Part 1/prescribed by the ARB for Part 1. Applicants will usually have one year's (post-degree) professional experience. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree (2:2) will require significant experience. At interview, applicants should present their academic portfolio together with examples of work undertaken during professional training, and any relevant contextual material. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all components. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

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Sponsorship information

Please visit our website to read about funding options: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/funding/postgraduate-student-funding If you are an international applicant, please visit this page to see scholarships available: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/funding/international-student-funding

Architecture (RIBA part 2) at University of Westminster, London - UCAS