Course summary
UCA's two-year Master of Architecture (MArch) course will challenge you to design the spaces and buildings of the future and to consider their societal and environmental impacts. Reflecting the profession’s evolving role, its responsibilities within wider society, and the need for more sustainable professional practice, this course will challenge you to consolidate your architectural experiences, both in education and in practice, while simultaneously questioning your preconceptions of the discipline. By the end of your studies, you will be able to initiate and deliver projects grounded in design-based research and continue a process of learning through practice-based experimentation and enquiry. The course carries a full and unconditional prescription from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) as satisfying the Part 2 criteria.
Modules
Term 1: Design research; design technology; dissertation. Term 2: Design thesis; future practice; realisation.
Assessment method
Applicants complete 2 research-led studio design projects, as well as lecture courses in contemporary architectural history and theory, and environment and technology; these integrated units encourage applicants to develop their own research interests, providing the intellectual framework for their design thesis.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Architects Registration Board
- Architects Royal Institute of British
Entry requirements
A good Honours degree in Architecture (normally 2.2 or above) with Part 1 of the professional qualification recognised by the ARB and RIBA and normally one year in an architectural practice following the Part 1 qualification. For this course, we'll require you to attend an Applicant Day and bring your portfolio for assessment. Further information on how to compile a portfolio and the specific requirements for examples of work to be included will be provided on the Applicant Portal after you've applied.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17500 | Year 1 |
| International | £17500 | Year 1 |
| England | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University for the Creative Arts
Falkner Road
Farnham
GU9 7DS