Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Architectural Design in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,500
(c. USD22,096.97)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MA Architectural Design program equips you with the skills to launch a career in architecture's digital domains, offering specialized electives in cutting-edge creative fields like immersive technologies and digital fabrication. Guided by our expert faculty, you'll develop innovative solutions to societal issues through both experimental and technically refined projects.
The course is directed by leading scholars with global recognition in urban planning, architectural media, and digital construction.
Tailor your postgraduate studies. Explore modern and emerging architectural design fields through our diverse elective options, gaining expertise in digital manufacturing and immersive technologies.
Study with leaders. Our faculty members hold national and international reputations in urban renewal, architectural communications, and digital design innovation.
Advanced resources. Benefit from our top-tier facilities and technical assistance in pioneering fields including Digital Fabrication (covering structural design, innovative construction methods) and Immersive Media (encompassing building simulations, architectural VR/AR, creative spatial technologies).
Teamwork opportunities. Collaborate with peers from programs like Master of Architecture, MDes, and MSc Low Carbon Architectural Engineering through our studio-based project learning approach.
Hands-on experience. Tackling real-world projects will enhance your ability to apply technical expertise creatively while examining the interplay between theory and practice.
Industry engagement. We maintain strong connections with professional organizations, research communities, and regional architectural firms to enrich your learning experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You are required to have a 2.2 degree (50 per cent or above) in degree studies, design mark of 55 per cent or above in final degree year design. Plus submission of a satisfactory portfolio and a successful academic interview.
We also require references from previous university, employer and / or similar.
Work experience for approximately 12 months in an architect's office or other professionally relevant activity is highly desirable, though not required.
For an informal discussion about MA Architectural Design please contact the programme leader at [email protected]
Following completion of the MA Architectural Design programme, you'll have the opportunity to continue study on the RIBA-validated MArch Architecture programme or MPhil/PhD Architecture programmes.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualifications and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office.
The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5.
TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
We also require references from previous university, employer and / or similar.
Work experience for approximately 12 months in an architect's office or other professionally relevant activity is highly desirable, though not required.
For an informal discussion about MA Architectural Design please contact the programme leader at [email protected]
Following completion of the MA Architectural Design programme, you'll have the opportunity to continue study on the RIBA-validated MArch Architecture programme or MPhil/PhD Architecture programmes.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualifications and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office.
The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5.
TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
Tuition
GBP
16,500