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(MArch) Master of Architecture Part 2 (RIBA/ARB/LAM) at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This is a bespoke, design-led MArch Part 2 where you choose your studio culture from day one. Unlike traditional courses, you’ll specialise immediately in one of our six distinct research environments: Interior Architecture, Urban Design, Digital Craft, Sustainable Architecture, Advanced Architectural Design, or Global Development and Humanitarian Practice.

Faculty: School of Architecture  |  Duration: 24 months; part-time: 48 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Course at a glance Teaching Method: Vertical Unit System / Design Specialisations Studio Access: 24/7 dedicated studio space Facilities: Extensive Workshops, 3D Printing, VR/AR Suite, Print Room Outcome: ARB/RIBA/LAM Part 2 Exemption + Specialised Design Portfolio The MArch Part 2 offers a dynamic, design-led experience.

Career pathways

Elite employment outcomes Our graduates are aggressively recruited by the world's leading practices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the programme will normally be open to applicants who fulfil either of the following requirements: hold an undergraduate degree (2:2 in UK system or international equivalent), in Architecture or in a discipline highly relevant to Architecture or possess an appropriate professional background and experience of designing architecture, or designing in a discipline that has a strong relationship or similarities to architecture. All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review (preferably in online format. If submitting a PDF, please compress to 10MB max for storage on the application system). For advice on what to include in your portfolio, watch this video, which explains what we're looking for. Information on portfolio pecifications and how to submit it will be emailed separately upon initial processing of an application. Selection process We look for independent thinkers. Your portfolio should demonstrate not just technical skill, but a willingness to take risks and explore complex narratives. All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review. You can make your submission via Google Drive or similar and then share the link as part of your admission. We explain what we're looking for in this video about what to include in your portfolio. UCAS code: P047904.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 24 months; part-time: 48 months

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