Architecture

Entry requirements

For entry requirements for this course, please visit: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/architecture

Months of entry

April, October

Course content

The Welsh School of Architecture has an international and national reputation for research, with strengths in architectural science, history and theory of architecture and architectural practice.

We have established a number of research centres including

• the Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI)
• the BRE Centre for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SuDoBE)
• the Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE)
• the Design Research Unit (DRUw)
• the Practice Research and Advancement in South Asian Design and Architecture (PRASADA).

Research specialisms include:

• energy and environmental performance of buildings and systems,
• sustainability at an urban scale,
• resource use and management,
• the city, landscape and environment,
• cultures, histories and ideas,
• visual cultures,
• practice and pedagogy,
• building design,
• materials,
• project management,
• building law,
• digital design techniques and
• architectural education.

Distinctive features

• Students can apply for up to £500 per year for expenses relating to their research.
• There is the opportunity to become involved in teaching activities in the School.

Information for international students

With over 8,500 international students from more than 130 countries, you will be joining a diverse and inspiring academic community.

For further information about our English language requirements, please visit https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

For information about fees and funding, please visit: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/architecture