International Architectural Regeneration and Development
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Entry requirements
The course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.
Applications will normally be open to candidates who fulfil one, or more, of the following requirements:
- hold a good honours degree (minimum 2.2), or international equivalent, in a related discipline
- hold a recognised postgraduate diploma or professional qualification in a relevant subject
- can provide a portfolio or equivalent samples of work (for non-design applicants)
- are mature candidates, who can demonstrate considerable practical experience in a related field
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components.
OR
An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our MA/ PGDip/ PGCert in International Architectural Regeneration and Development (IARD) focuses on sustainable development and regeneration of the built environment.
Architectural regeneration involves reusing, adapting and evolving existing buildings within an urban or rural context. It recognises the impacts these decisions and interventions have on the regeneration of a place. And it is underpinned by the principles of environmental, social and cultural sustainability.
The course has an international focus and we introduce you to a network of international organisations in the field. We encourage you to use more innovative approaches and dynamic ways of thinking. And we use an interdisciplinary approach so you will gain skills and take part in:
- critical thinking and analysis
- creative design
- field research and design
- implementing projects
- working in different cultural contexts.
On graduating you will be able to take on a634 leading role in organisations involved in architectural regeneration and development.
Information for international students
Pathways courses for international and EU studentsWe offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time3-9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- query@brookes.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1865 484848
