Course summary
The course provides an opportunity for architecture graduates to achieve a Master of Architecture and part 2 accreditation from the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA); this is the 2nd stage towards joining the UK Register of Architects (students may continue to take their part 3 at UWE, at which point they can join the UK Register of Architects); the course has been designed to allow students a degree of specialism within the programme, as well as meeting the ARB/RIBA criteria; these specialisms draw on the research expertise of the department, and include urban design, design research, sustainable development, environmental engineering, planning/contextual studies and health; these specialisms allow students to develop a portfolio of work that enables them to target a particular architectural career path on graduation.
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, University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY