Course summary
This course provides an opportunity to achieve a Master of Architecture and Part II accreditation from the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Students can progress to study for their Part III at UWE, in order to join the UK Register of Architects. This course is also accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia. Currently, and up until December 2027, UK graduates wishing to register as an architect will need to have an ARB accredited Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 qualification, alongside relevant work experience. From 31 December 2027 ARB will only accredit Master’s level qualifications (Level 7 in England, Level 11 in Scotland) and the professional diploma which follows. This means that from 2028 an undergraduate Level 6 qualification in architecture will not be required for registration as an architect in the UK.
Modules
Design studio B; advanced cultural studies: narratives of architectural theory; professional practice 2; design research.
Assessment method
Assessment focuses on presentations of project work, portfolio submissions, and illustrated reports and essays.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Architects Royal Institute of British
- Architects Registration Board
Entry requirements
We normally require an architecture honours degree of 2.2 or above from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. If you do not meet the entry requirements, as stated above, you may be required to attend an interview or provide a sample of work. Please find our advice on this process below: Advice on submitting a sample of work Should a portfolio be required we will ask you to give us access to an online portfolio where your work is stored. Once we have received the links (URL) to your sample of work , the MArch Architecture team will review your application and portfolio. We will sometimes ask applicants to attend an interview (via MS Teams for overseas applicants) to discuss your application and portfolio in more detail. Advice on interviews The purpose of the interview is to consider your application and your future studies at UWE. The interview will cover your previous experiences both as a student and in professional practice, if applicable. We will also wish to discuss your portfolio and approach to architecture. You're very welcome to come and visit us and our school, please contact us if you would like to do so.
English language requirements
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements
English Language requirements
https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.
Sponsorship information
Not applicable
Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY