MA Architecture and Urbanism at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

How can architecture help create fairer, greener and more resilient cities for the future? As urban environments face growing pressures from climate change, population growth and social inequality, there has never been a greater need for creative thinkers who can reimagine how cities are designed, experienced and sustained. The MA Architecture and Urbanism at Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) empowers you to explore these challenges through a combination of research, design thinking and strategic innovation, preparing you to shape the future of urban life.

What you will study

MA Architecture and Urbanism at Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) is designed for students who want to understand and shape the future of cities. Combining architectural design, urban research and critical thinking, the course explores how social, cultural, economic and environmental forces influence urban environments, equipping you to respond to today's most pressing urban challenges through creative and strategic design solutions. Modules core: Urban Strategies, Cities and Urbanism, Research Skills, Architectural Tactics, Research Project, Design Synthesis.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to work with leading architectural, urbanism and town planning practices both nationally and internationally. An increasing number of graduates enrol on further research degrees at doctoral level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally have at least an upper second-class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related field including Architecture, Landscape, Environment Design, Urban Design. Candidates are required to provide a digital portfolio and a written personal statement (approximately 450 words) as part of the application process to evidence designing/architectural practice and research. Other professional qualifications or degree disciplines will be considered on merit and/or with relevant professional experience, on a case-by-case basis. As part of this process, the internal programme and university admissions teams may review applicant’s portfolios to determine suitability based upon drawing and communication of related skills, and the relevance of experience. Applicants may be invited to attend additional pre-start study skills support. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. IELTS 6.5 overall.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/ma-architecture-and-urbanism#how-to-apply

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