24 monthsProgramme duration
21,192 GBPTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MArch
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our 2-year Master of Architecture programme will enhance your appreciation of architecture as a design-led discipline, providing enlightenment on the latest technological advances and application of innovative solutions to current global challenges within the built environment.
This degree is aimed at graduates who want enhance their knowledge in the field of Architecture or individuals possessing the Architect Registration Board (ARB) part 1, looking to develop appropriate solutions to a range of global challenges.
Heriot-Watt University is ranked among top universities for programmes in Building and is recognised internationally as leaders in built environment research, part of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design, a leading body recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Reasons to study:
- Industry-relevant curriculum: Courses supported by real-life application and research, including design projects that support learning through real-life practice, sustainability, urban design, design thesis and a research course.
- Blend of skills: Includes relevant knowledge and skills for graduates seeking to deepen their expertise, those who possess ARB part 1, and those who wish to delve into built environment research through various courses.
- Expert faculty: Learn from research-active architects, architectural engineers, civil and structural engineers, construction professionals, industry-leaders, and academics, with guest lectures enhancing industry engagement.
- Leaders in research: This School is part of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design, a leading body recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The Centre is one of only four such centres established at United Kingdom universities that jointly form a national network to demonstrate and exchange best practice in teaching and research for the sustainable built environment.
- Supported learning: Taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials and be assessed by coursework, exams, projects and thesis while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme. Access to specialist equipment, computing software, design and project facilities will also be given.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MArch
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our 2-year Master of Architecture programme will enhance your appreciation of architecture as a design-led discipline, providing enlightenment on the latest technological advances and application of innovative solutions to current global challenges within the built environment.
This degree is aimed at graduates who want enhance their knowledge in the field of Architecture or individuals possessing the Architect Registration Board (ARB) part 1, looking to develop appropriate solutions to a range of global challenges.
Heriot-Watt University is ranked among top universities for programmes in Building and is recognised internationally as leaders in built environment research, part of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design, a leading body recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Reasons to study:
- Industry-relevant curriculum: Courses supported by real-life application and research, including design projects that support learning through real-life practice, sustainability, urban design, design thesis and a research course.
- Blend of skills: Includes relevant knowledge and skills for graduates seeking to deepen their expertise, those who possess ARB part 1, and those who wish to delve into built environment research through various courses.
- Expert faculty: Learn from research-active architects, architectural engineers, civil and structural engineers, construction professionals, industry-leaders, and academics, with guest lectures enhancing industry engagement.
- Leaders in research: This School is part of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design, a leading body recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The Centre is one of only four such centres established at United Kingdom universities that jointly form a national network to demonstrate and exchange best practice in teaching and research for the sustainable built environment.
- Supported learning: Taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials and be assessed by coursework, exams, projects and thesis while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme. Access to specialist equipment, computing software, design and project facilities will also be given.
Admission Requirements
We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.
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