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Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MArch

Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MArch

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MArch - Master of Architecture

Subject areas

Architecture (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why choose this course?

What does it take to make thoughtful work in the built environment today?

During this degree you'll think and make, and develop the technical and critical skills required to be both nimble and empowered to act in today's diverse architectural culture.

The course features a diverse range of design approaches rooted in a common ethos, and often involving 'live-build' projects, recently for the Barbican in London and Kunstmuseum, Bonn.

You'll study in our exceptional, Haworth Tompkins-designed workshops, which are open for creative exploration and offer opportunities to collaborate on projects and share ideas.

What you will study

During this two-year degree, you'll develop as an architectural designer and thinker and progress to engaging in architectural practice as an independent and reflective practitioner.

You'll be expected to build on the knowledge, understanding and skill acquired during your first degree and a recommended initial period of work-based learning.

The emphasis of this course is therefore to deepen and consolidate existing learning and skill from years 1 to 3, rather than to introduce a wide range of new subject material.

The design studio aspect of the course is taught through studio units. Students have the opportunity to enter a ballot for the unit of their choice at the beginning of each academic year. The subject focus of the units varies from year to year.

After you graduate

Graduates from this degree succeed in architectural careers in professional practice, architecture teaching and associated construction and creative industries; they are actively sought by prominent architectural practices in London, the UK and abroad.

Our department nurtures an active and supportive alumni network which is growing year on year.

Modules

The creative process is one paradoxically informed by doubt and incertitude. The paradox at the heart of design – the aporia of design – is that one must design something that does not exist yet. But then, what are you designing if it does not yet exist in some form. There is a reciprocation in the creative process that opens a question – how do you project yourself forward when you know nothing about what is to come? This is sophistry of course, there is a point where language runs out of use and we must make and do, regardless. It is this act that you will explore in this module.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,400

Entry requirements

Applicants must have: Preferably ARB/RIBA Part 1 or exemption from it, but we will consider applications without Part 1 who have undertaken non-UK or non-validated architecture degrees. Before qualifying as a UK architect, students must have obtained Part 1, as well as Part 2 and 3. Please contact the ARB regarding eligibility for their Prescribed Part 1 exam; in most cases, not less than 40 weeks of appropriate professional experience prior to entry; a high level of basic design skill as well as an ability to engage in a rigorous, graduate programme of study; an understanding of architecture as both an academic subject and an ongoing practice; and a commitment and motivation to the practice of architecture. We will give preference to applicants who have: 2:2 or above honours degree; and evidence of a range of experience in either architectural practice or an allied design/construction environment.

University information

Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation. There’s always a lot happening at Kingston...more