Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above in architecture with exemption from Part 1 of the RIBA Examinations (or its equivalent as formally recognised by the RIBA/ARB).

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

This course is designed to celebrate the distinct nature of architecture as a discipline spanning the sciences and the arts.

This course aims to help you:

develop creative and imaginative architectural projects of diverse scale, complexity and type
advance your career towards becoming a professional architect
explore the interrelationship between buildings, the built environment and the principles of sustainable design
use the principles and theories of urban design for the planning of successful communities.

Why you should study this course

This course is for you if you want to:

learn on a course that is informed by an advisory panel of practising architects, including lecturers with industry experience and guest lecturers, ensuring a strong and collaborative bond between your practice and our staff (staff and guest speakers are subject to change)
study in a holistic, integrated teaching and learning environment. Industry-standard facilities allow you to explore, create, collaborate and develop employer-valued skills
develop human values such as social interaction, wellbeing and accessibility, helping and supporting you to find a role for architecture in contemporary society
work on individual projects, and collaborative projects with other arts and engineering students on master’s courses within Coventry University.

Accreditation and professional recognition

This course is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). This means it meets the ARB’s requirements for Part 2 of the qualifications needed to become an architect in the UK.

Coventry University’s Architecture MArch is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purposes of entry onto the United Kingdom Register of Architects. Prescription is subject to the conditions of prescription being met and maintained, and to periodic review. The qualification is currently prescribed until 31 December 2028.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.