MA Architecture at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Become a sustainable specialist in alternative architecture on our customisable Architecture Master's course. With our specialist MA Architecture degree course, you can augment your creative practice and research by specialising in alternative forms of architecture: Building and Heritage Conservation or Landscape and Urban Design. Regardless of your background in architecture, arts, or humanities, you'll become proficient in architectural design.

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 17 months full-time (January start); 2 years part-time (September start) | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Methods; Thesis; Integration of Transdisciplinary Experiences; Work-Based Learning: Opportunity; Conservation: Theories; Conservation and Practice; Landscape and Urbanism: Sites and Systems; Landscape and Urbanism: Territories and Systems.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Careers by specialisation, Close all, Building and Heritage Conservation, architecture, interior or conservation practices, consultancy work, regeneration projects, heritage management bodies (e.g. National Trust, Historic England), conservation training centres.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject such as: Architecture. Interior Architecture. Landscape Architecture. Urban Design. Civil Engineering. Building Surveying. Geography. Spatial Practice. History. Fine Art. Or a design-related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Applicants without relevant qualifications will be requested to provide a portfolio to support their application. To find out how to put together a portfolio, read our MA Architecture portfolio guide . English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 17 months full-time (January start); 2 years part-time (Septembe

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-architecture

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