Master of Architecture

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have attained a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) in Architecture (or equivalent subject) from a RIBA/ARB approved programme.

You should have RIBA Part 1, or have completed a Recognised Programme*. Students who do not hold a Part 1 are responsible for gaining this qualification (Part 1) prior to applying to the MArch programme.

*If you are unsure if your undergraduate degree is recognised please consult the RIBA International Validated Schools list; https://www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/riba-validation/international-validated-schools

Applicants will usually have one year's (post-degree) professional experience, evidenced as part of their application.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment's Master of Architecture (MArch) provides you with the opportunity to consolidate your formative education and experiences in practice, challenging you to question your preconception of the discipline, and encouraging you to engage not just with the contemporary challenges facing the practice of architecture, but to engage speculatively and critically with the future of discipline.

The aim of this two-year Master's programme is to create a collaborative environment where students can access and can draw from multiple perspectives and architectural agendas, in order to synthesize their own approach and philosophy, allowing them to speculate meaningfully on future architectures and practices, through the delivery of practice design rich, practice-based experimentation and enquiry.

The course carries validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the curriculum is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) as satisfying the Part 2 Criteria.

Information for international students

If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.

Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.

If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/ . These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.

Fees and funding

For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, you can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.