Architectural Studies (MArch)

Cardiff University

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architecture-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 (0)29 2087 4430

Course Info

Subject
Architecture
Languages
English
Duration
3 years
Degrees
Bachelor

Course General Description

MArch is a two year programme which is studied on a full-time basis. It is unique in that in the first year of study, you will predominantly be based in an architectural practice, undertaking a combination of practice-based and academic work. In your second year you will be based in the Welsh School of Architecture, Bute Building.

Tuition Fees

UK and EU students: students: £9,000 Non-EU students: £19,950

Disciplines

Design in Practice
Reflective practice
Design Thesis

Requirements

Degree of BSc in Architectural Studies with at least a 2.1 Honours classification
OR at least a 2.1 class degree or equivalent qualification which carries exemption from the Part 1 of the RIBA
Design portfolio
English language proficiency

Grants and Scholarships

Cardiff University Scholarships Academic School scholarships Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol scholarships International Foundation Programme Scholarships Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught Scholarships CONACYT Scholarship

Course Notable Academia

Wesley Aelbrecht
Michael Corr
Dr Robert Doe
Dr Tahl Kaminer

School Info

Region
Europe
Country
UK
City
Cardiff
Year of Establishment
1883
Number of students
31935
QS Rank
145
THE Rank
187
Webometrics
225

School General Description

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University has established itself as one of Britain's leading research universities. It is an ambitious and innovative institution, with a bold and strategic vision, located in the beautiful and thriving capital city that is Cardiff. The university's ambition is to rank consistently among the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Cardiff excels in education, research and innovation, and has been building strong international relationships, whilst at the same time demonstrating its commitment to Wales. The university brings significant economic and social benefits to Wales and the UK as a whole, contributing in areas such as employment, research funding and teaching and learning activities.

School Contacts

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk
enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 (0)29 2087 4000

Connections with Businesses

BBC
Reid Lifting
Coed Cymru
Johnson Matthey
NSPCC

Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions

Bangor University
Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University
KU Leuven
Xiamen University
Unicamp
University of Bremen
Academia Europaea
The Confucius Institute
Danau Girang

School Notable Alumni

Iwan Bala
David Emanuel
Harry Greene
Leslie Gilbert Illingworth
Phil Nicol
Edwin Seward

School Notable Academia

Miguel Alcubierre
Rudolf K. Allemann
Robin Attfield
Martin J. Ball
Yehuda Bauer
Leszek Borysiewicz
The Rt Revd Gregory Cameron
Sheila Cameron QC
Archie Cochrane
Peter Coles

Exchange Programmes

Degrees with a language
Degree with a year abroad in English
Semester abroad
Summer schools
Erasmus

Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest

Students' Union
Cardiff University Debating Society
Act One, the student dramatic society

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