Course summary
How can we build a more sustainable future? What should urban regeneration look like? Can architects respond to humanitarian crises? Our ARB and RIBA accredited MArchD will help you add a design specialisation to your portfolio that transforms your practice; and that has an impact on society. The School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes has an international reputation for research and teaching. As a postgraduate student here, you’ll be guided by academics who’ve proved themselves at some of the country’s top practices. You’ll be free to explore your design aspirations in an environment where intellectual discussion, innovation and practical experimentation are actively encouraged. With topics ranging from sustainable built environments to conflict management, the influences on your thinking and design will add lasting value to your work. Over the 2 years you’ll generate a substantial portfolio of design work that meets the demands of ARB/RIBA part II and LAM. And your design specialisation will be a big plus to a range of associated professions as well as architecture practices.
Assessment method
Work is assessed and marked as a percentage. You must pass all compulsory components of the course, without exception. To begin the Design and Technology year you must pass all components of the Research into Design year. The pass mark for all modules is 50%. An internal cross-unit portfolio examination will determine your final design grades. This takes place at the end of the second semester in Year 2. At the end of the course, you will take part in internal and external portfolio based examinations. In the final semester of the course, you will present your portfolio and display of work to an internal assessment panel. During an individual examination, this final assessment will be presented to an external examiner.
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Admission to the programme will normally be open to applicants who fulfill either of the following requirements; 1) hold a 2.2+ undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent), in Architecture / discipline highly relevant to Architecture. 2) possess an appropriate professional background and experience of designing architecture, or designing in a discipline that has a strong relationship or similarities to architecture. All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review (preferably in online format. If submitting a PDF, please compress to 5MB max for storage on the application system). Information on portfolio specifications & how to submit it, will be emailed to separately upon initial processing of an application.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in all components
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | 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
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP