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History of Architecture MA

UK

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What will I learn?

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our MA History of Architecture explores built and designed objects, their social, economic and political contexts, their connections to culture and thought, and their urban and landscape settings. This course will train you at a high level to look at, think and write about, and research architecture and its fascinating histories.

You will discover varied approaches to the study of architecture, and the course allows you to focus in depth on areas and periods that you find particularly interesting. Through option modules, you can choose to study the early and modern - including contemporary - periods and range across a variety of geographic places. You will improve your visual and spatial acuity, deepen your knowledge of architecture's histories, and hone your ability to understand and contribute to stimulating critical debates. You will also improve your research skills.

This history of architecture degree offers you the opportunity to study with internationally recognised experts. Our teaching staff are defining the field, conducting ground-breaking research in the history and theory of architecture, interiors and cities. You will work closely with them, while also benefiting from being part of our diverse and vibrant student body, which includes people of all ages and backgrounds. Your studies will also be enriched by walks and site visits, visiting speakers, screenings and opportunities to get involved in research and community outreach activities.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in the heritage and museums sector, media and education. Possible professions include:

heritage professional

museum/gallery curator

arts administrator

advertising account executive

community arts worker

multimedia specialist

higher education lecturer.

Which department am I in?

Birkbeck, University of London

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£19,030.00 (US$ 23,966) per year
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.

This is a fixed fee
Start date

October 2024

Venue

Birkbeck, University of London

Malet Street,

Bloomsbury,

London,

Camden,

WC1E 7HX, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject or equivalent (for example, professional experience). For students with a degree in a subject other than history of art, the one-year part-time Graduate Certificate in History of Art and Architecture can be used as a conversion course. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with Merit will normally be guaranteed a place on this course. If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. TOEFL: Standard requirement: 79 (reading: 18, writing: 23, listening: 19, speaking: 19).

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

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