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MA Architecture at University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Architecture shapes how we live, how we relate to our environments, and how we imagine the future. The MA Architecture degree at UCA's Canterbury School for Art, Architecture & Design is for designers who want to explore these ideas through a creative, critical and culturally engaged lens. This one-year architecture postgraduate degree invites you to rethink architecture not just as a profession, but as a spatial and social practice. Taught at UCA Canterbury.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Architecture enables you to gain a deeper understanding of built and occupied space and develop an individual approach to spatial design. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake individual thematic investigations, which will incorporate prototyping, experimenting, re-designing and crafting, but you will also be expected to demonstrate expert knowledge of your chosen field of interest and complete mastery of your produced outcomes. PLease note, the content of the course may be subject to change.

Career pathways

There are a huge and diverse number of pathways to follow upon completing your postgraduate course: Architect, Architectural technologist, CAD Technician, Interior and spacial designer, Town planner, Urban designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline and/or Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course. For this course we will need to see your portfolio for review, for more details please see the portfolio requirements section. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,150 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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