MArch (Hons) Architecture at Loughborough University

Create, innovate and build your expertise through studio learning and hands-on experience at a leading UK university for Architecture. Our integrated undergraduate MArch (Hons) Architecture degree is designed to help you become a confident and creative designer. You’ll develop strong communication and project management skills, alongside the technical knowledge you need for architectural practice.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering  |  Department: Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich); integrated master's  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will critically explore architectural theories, cultural contexts, and global urban challenges, creating design solutions that integrate sustainability, wellbeing, and inclusivity.

Career pathways

Ranked first in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Architecture (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026), we have an unparalleled track record in getting students where they want to be. Latest data from HESA (2026) confirms that, against the national average employability rate of 85% within 18 months of graduation, 91.7% of our students were successfully placed in higher level work or graduate study, and 100% of those were in professional areas directly related to their chosen degree.

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