MArch Architecture at University of Manchester

Become an independent, leadership-ready graduate who can challenge the status quo of architecture and thrive in ever changing contexts. As a Master of Architecture student at Manchester School of Architecture , you will study a degree that is delivered jointly by The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. You will therefore benefit from the facilities and resources of both institutions such as libraries, computer suites, making and media workshops and much more.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Environment, Education and Development  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Master of Architecture (MArch) at Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) is the final stage of formal academic architectural education leading towards professional registration and is designed to develop architects who can lead, innovate and respond to the complex challenges facing the built environment. Combining research-led design, critical thinking and professional practice, the course encourages students to become independent thinkers capable of shaping the future of architecture. Compulsory units include GIS and Environmental Applications.

Career pathways

Many graduates and alumni work as architects in private practice, in roles such as Architectural Assistant, Project Architect, or Associate Architect. The skills and attributes developed at Manchester School of Architecture, including design thinking, visual communication, problem-solving, technical knowledge, collaboration, and project management, can be applied across roles within and beyond the built environment.

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