MArch Master of Architecture: Fees & Entry Requirements at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

MArch Master of Architecture

UK

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What will I learn?

The MArch is a lively student centred environment, where peer-to-peer learning, practice based research and live events projects connect students, expert academics, design professionals and wider communities. During the MArch, you will develop, expand and refine your design and theoretical skills whilst creating a portfolio that will enable you to find employment in a leading architecture practice.

Which department am I in?

Manchester School of Architecture

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,000.00 (32,68,686) per year
Accommodation Fees - HALL(ARCHWAY, ROOM TYPE(Ensuite) 185, WEEKS-44

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Manchester Metropolitan University

Ormond Building,

Lower Ormond Street,

Manchester,

Lancashire,

M15 6BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in architecture and ARB/RIBA Part 1. Admission will normally be dependent on a successful application and possibly an interview. A portfolio of work should be submitted with your application, this can be sent to us using online file transfer apps such as dropbox or we-transfer. It should include a table of contents with information regarding the duration of each project and in which academic year/level it was completed and a selection of projects worked on during your year in practice. We also require a concise letter of intent and two references, one of which must be from a former Year 3 tutor, the other a reference from your current employer. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. TOEFL IBT: Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17.

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

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan is ranked 46th for universities in the UK (Times Higher Education Rankings, 2025).

  • One of UK’s largest universities, with around 40,000 student
  • Triple accredited business school
  • GBP 400 million in ongoing investment
  • Industry links with global companies
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