Advanced Architectural Design MA

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Alternative qualifications and/or significant experience may be accepted, subject to approval.
• International students with qualifications in 'creative' or ‘practice' subjects should submit a portfolio of work with their application.
• All suitably qualified applicants are normally interviewed or considered for admittance under alternative arrangements. Interview will be by portfolio of practice based and/or theoretical work and a statement of intent.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

The course focuses on providing students with the competencies necessary for successful architectural design.

It encompasses advanced issues of design problem solving including:

• aesthetics
• sustainability
• urban design
• architectural theory
• briefing development
• design information management
• the use of advanced digital skills to support design development
• support for clients to ensure the successful delivery of benefits.

This course provides students with the opportunity to get a well-rounded experience in architecture and is one of a number of courses operating within the Master’s suite in the School of Art, Design and Architecture which aims to encourage cross-disciplinary interactions.