This course blends practical experience with academic research and learning. It’s a two-year, full-time masters with two semesters of practice-based education in the first year and two semesters of University-based education in the second year. This is a unique opportunity to develop your experience working with some of the country’s top architectural practices.
To apply for this course, it is helpful if you are already working within one of our partner practices – view the list below .
However, if you are interested in the course and are not working in one of our partner practices, we still encourage you to contact us and apply.
Minimum 2:1 BA Architecture degree from a RIBA/ARB-approved institution with nine months in practice
We will ask to see your design portfolio. Guidance on how to apply
You should have RIBA Part 1. If you don't have RIBA Part 1 and you're offered a place it will be your responsibility to gain Part 1. You can do this while you're here on your MArch course. Find out more about this on the ARB website .
We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course.
If required degree subjects and modules are listed, these are indicative only. Sometimes we may accept subjects or modules that aren’t listed, and sometimes we may not accept subjects or modules that are listed, depending on the content studied.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Entry requirements for international students