MArch Advanced Architectural Design: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Strathclyde, UK

MArch Advanced Architectural Design

UK

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What will I learn?

The Master’s route to ARB/ RIBA Part 2 for UK, European and international students is the MArch in Advanced Architectural Design. If you hold overseas qualifications obtained outside the EU or hold a non-recognised UK qualification you will need to pass ARB’s Examination for Equivalence to Prescribed Qualifications (also known as the ‘Prescribed Examination’) to obtain ARB Part 1 and progress towards registering as an architect in the UK.This two-year course gives you the opportunity to explore architecture in a broad-based manner through theoretical and practical work. It demands a high level of design ability and self-motivation while giving you the chance to explore and develop projects related to your own interests.You’ll appraise current theoretical approaches to architecture and urban design then assess and show their relevance in existing and proposed contexts. You’ll also develop and demonstrate formal and technical architectural ability.If you obtain all diploma credits at first sitting you'll have the opportunity to proceed to Masters, thus converting your Diploma into a MArch. This requires an extra three months of study.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,900.00 (29,30,922) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

John Anderson Campus

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,900.00 (29,30,922) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

John Anderson Campus

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally, a first-class or second-class honours degree in Architecture would be required.

If you hold overseas qualifications obtained outside the EU or hold a non-recognised UK qualification you will need to pass ARBs Examination for Equivalence to Prescribed Qualifications (also known as the ‘Prescribed Examination) to obtain ARB Part 1 and progress towards registering as an architect in the UK.

An academic portfolio will be required containing all relevant design work from your previous course of study to provide a broad range of work to evidence your depth of skillset. While work from practice placement or experience can be included, the balance of the portfolio should be towards examples of academic work.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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