MArch Architecture

This MArch from LJMU invites you to creatively engage in a truly interdisciplinary and project-orientated architectural study. Embark on this research-informed, nationally respected programme that has been fully validated and externally accredited for over 40 years Take part in overseas workshops enabling you to undertake design work in new territories and contexts such as Porto, Marseille, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Essen and Duisburg Develop skills in communication, presentation and self-motivation Benefit from state-of-the-art workspaces and facilities within the RIBA award-winning John Lennon Art and Design Building Degree Show 2025 Guided Tour Video This programme is also available in part-time study mode This programme of study is thoughtfully balanced to address the creative and technical demands of the architectural profession. In the 2017 RIBA revalidation, the MArch programme was commended by the visiting assessors for "...t he Architecture programme's focus on urban design projects across a range of scales, evident in the work of the MArch students." Taught principally through a studio environment that is underpinned and informed by lectures and workshops, the over-arching ambition of the programme is to create graduates with artistic flair, who are technically skilled and grounded in the demands of the professional role of an architect. The learning and teaching environment is progressively informed by research in pedagogy in the creative field. While teaching the curriculum, the programme also develops less tangible skills in students, such as communication, presentation and self-motivation. A key ambition is to create independent thinkers, adept at resolving problems with creativity and originality. Visit this year's degree show website and browse MArch student work Read more

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Architecture Additional requirements Interview required to attend an interview Further information Extra Requirements Assessment of suitability to the course will be undertaken by review of a portfolio of work and an interview Students with first degrees without RIBA Part 1 exemption should be aware that the MArch awards exemption from RIBA Part 2 only. If you wish to become an RIBA Chartered architect you may have to acquire RIBA separately. RPL RPL is accepted on this programme International requirements IELTS IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component Further information Extra Requirements Assessment of suitability to the course will be undertaken by review of a portfolio of work and an interview Students with first degrees without RIBA Part 1 exemption should be aware that the MArch awards exemption from RIBA Part 2 only. RPL RPL is accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. We are looking for students with an enthusiasm for design, who wish to engage in the debate on the future of the built environment. You should have a willingness to read around the subject widely and gain first-hand experience of buildings, towns and cities. You will need: information retrieval techniques, as you will be expected to read around the subject and draw upon your findings for essays and projects analytical skills, so that you can critically assess your own work and the work of others IT skills, as you will be expected to develop and submit project work using a wide range of specialist software applications communication skills, as you will be expected to contribute to tutorials and host presentations time management skills, as you will have to work to deadlines on a regular basis team-working skills, as you will have to work closely with others Advice on your personal statement Your personal statement is the part of the application that will make you stand out as an individual. Organise your main achievements and interests into bullet points before you start completing it. Summarise why you have chosen the course(s) for which you are applying and link between your present and proposed course(s). Keep the statement brief and to the point. You should strive to make your statement personal but don't fall into the trap of including common interests such a socialising or reading. Instead, think about unique or interesting things that you have done. Make sure that you include any work experience that you have had (this includes part-time and holiday work), particularly if this relates to your chosen field of study. We are looking for evidence of commitment and team-working skills, so give us details of these. Remember: We will consider your application not only on your exam grades but also on the strength of your personal statement and references. We may invite you in for an interview or ask you to complete a piece of work if we believe your exam grades do not accurately reflect your ability and potential. Remember that a good application form could even make up a shortfall in your exam grades and help secure your place at LJMU. Please be aware that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during live interviews is not permitted. Our staff are trained in detecting the use of AI and have the right to suspend interviews if this is suspected. The use of AI during a live interview will result in your application being withdrawn.

IELTS IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component Further information Extra Requirements Assessment of suitability to the course will be under

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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