Course summary
Overview If you’re ready to advance your career in architecture, then our MArch Architecture degree course is the ideal next step on your pathway to become a qualified architect. This course leads to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Registration Board (ARB) Part 2 exemption and teaches the professional and creative skills needed for a successful architectural career. Our studio-based course offers a range of design studios which you can choose to join. Each has its own design ethos, theoretical positions, design briefs, and investigation methodologies. You’ll unpack architectural topics such as urbanism, landscape, sustainability and culture, and broaden your existing knowledge, experience and skills into a postgraduate qualification. Eligibility This course accepts UK, EU, and international students. Course highlights
- Develop the creative and professional abilities needed to become a practicing architect
- Engage in collaborative projects
- Attend guest lectures by practice directors, academic experts, and engineers, to deepen your industry knowledge – past ones include ACG, Design Engine, and Richard Sennett
- Showcase yourself to employers and local practices by taking part in Employers Evening and the End of Year Show
- Study a range of topics to enhance your abilities – from project management in architecture to using technology creatively and model making
- Learn what it takes to make a successful architectural practice and business
Modules
This MArch can be done in 2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time). Modules are: Core
- Architectural Design: Strategy (30 credits)
- Architectural Design: Synthesis (30 credits)
- Architectural History and Theory: Application (15 credits)
- Architectural History and Theory: Introduction (15 credits)
- Building Tectonics and Environment (15 credits)
- Project Management in Architecture (15 credits)
- Practice Management and Professionalism in Architecture (15 credits)
- Thesis Design (60 credits)
- Thesis Dissertation (30 credits)
- Thesis Preparation (15 credits)
- Exchange: Opportunity (60 credits)
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through coursework.
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 minimum of a second-class honours degree in a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Must be with RIBA Part 1 exemption, or equivalent. Applicants would preferably have a year of professional, relevant experience. An online portfolio submission and/or interview may be required as part of the selection process.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | An overall score of 65 with a minimum of 62 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 91 | 91 with a minimum of 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 20 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £3080 | Year 1 |
| England | £3080 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3080 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3080 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3080 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3080 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3080 | Year 1 |
| International | £8600 | 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
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For further fee information please see the corresponding University of Portsmouth course page or visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP