MSci Architecture
Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. No specific subjects are required but a comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.)
About this course
MSci in Architecture, an architecture degree set within the built environment domain. Core topics include Research Methods. This continuous five-year course combines four years of integrated undergraduate and graduate study with a fifth year in professional practice. The first year covers foundational concepts through Understanding Architecture, Designing Architecture, History and Theory: Global Histories, and Technology Concepts and Tools. The second year continues with Project Portfolio 1 (Year 2), Project Portfolio 2 (Year 2), Project Book (Year 2), and Situating Practice. The third year builds advanced competence through Research By Design 1, Research by Design 2, History and Theory: Integrated Architecture Dissertation, and Advanced Skills. The fourth year involves Project Portfolio 1 (Year 4), Project Portfolio 2 (Year 4), Project Book (Year 4), and History and Theory (Year 4). The fifth year includes optional study in Research in Practice alongside professional placement.
Modules
- Understanding Architecture
- Designing Architecture
- History and Theory: Global Histories
- Technology Concepts and Tools
- Foundational Skills
- Project Portfolio 2 (Year 2)
- Project Portfolio 1 (Year 2)
- Project Book (Year 2)
- Situating Practice
- History and Theory: Architectural Constellation
- Research By Design 1
- Research by Design 2
- History and Theory: Integrated Architecture Dissertation
- Advanced Skills
- Designing Practice
- Project Portfolio 2 (Year 4)
- Project Portfolio 1 (Year 4)
- Project Book (Year 4)
- History and Theory (Year 4)
- Research in Practice