Study Architecture - MArch at Birmingham City University in the UK, Birmingham School of Architecture and Design
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Architecture - MArch

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What will I learn?

Overview The MArch (RIBA Part 2) is the second stage of your professional training to become an architect. You'll be inspired by innovative architecture teaching from academic and industry professionals and develop your critical ability, skills and creativity. Benefiting from our links with more than 100 architecture practices, our graduates design and create the buildings of the future. They have secured successful architecture jobs with well known practices such as Associated Architects, HawkinsBrown, Hopkins Architects and Glenn Howells Architects. What's covered in this course? Recognised by the Architects Registration Board and RIBA for exemption from Part II examination, the course is stage two of your professional development programme to become an architect. The programme goes beyond the professional body criteria, giving you a stimulating and dynamic educational experience of architecture at postgraduate level. You’ll study in a design studio-led research environment and you will be able to create architectural designs that meet necessary technical requirements while still having aesthetic appeal. There are fantastic international opportunities – our students have undertaken fieldwork in Reykjavik, Istanbul, Amsterdam and Barcelona. There’s also an annual New York study visit sponsored by Ibstock Brick. You’ll have opportunities to take part in research projects and our connections will help your work get noticed. MArch graduate Thomas Cotton had his final thesis project published on New York’s Museum of Modern Art website for the exhibition Uneven Growth.

Which department am I in?

Birmingham School of Architecture and Design

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,970.00 (US$ 24,498) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)

5 Cardigan Street,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7BD, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,970.00 (US$ 24,498) 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

City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)

5 Cardigan Street,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7BD, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in Architecture and at least nine months of post-undergraduate professional practice experience.

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

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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a student-centred, dynamic learning environment, offering courses approved by professional bodies.

  • Students gain hands-on learning and develop career skills
  • Refine academic writing skills with workshops and tutorials
  • GBP 500 million investment in facilities
  • University-run part-time student employment scheme

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