Integrated Master's in architecture MArch/BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Our four-year Integrated Master’s combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into one groundbreaking programme, offering a streamlined and cost-effective route to professional architectural education. Designed around the latest professional accreditation standards from the ARB (Architects Registration Board), this course develops your creative, technical and critical skills through a balance of design, technology and professional practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: Architecture | Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years part time with the option to graduate after three years with a BA (Hons) | Study mode: full-time, part-time, integrated master | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Design Studio 1: Exploring Architecture, Design Studio 2: Writing Architecture, Design Studio 3: Experiencing Architecture, Design Studio 4: Creating Architecture, Design Studio 5: Researching Architecture, Design Studio 6: Exploring Ethical and Climate Literacy, Design Studio 7: Practicing Ethical Design, Design Studio 8: Applying Climate Literate Design, Design Studio 9: Thematic Enquiry, Design Studio 10: Collaborative Technical Realisation, Design Studio 11: Integrated Proposition, Design Studio 12: Architectural Research Study, Practice, Management and Ethics, Integrated Technology, Design Studio Thesis.

Career pathways

Studying architecture at DMU offers flexible pathways into architecture and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 128; A Level: BBB; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 28; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; Interview required: No; Portfolio required: Yes; Please see our portfolio advice page for full details; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years part time with the option to graduate after three years with a BA (Hons)

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