Master of Architecture 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Hong Kong |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MArch

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a two-year UGC-funded full-time programme offered by the Department of Architecture. The 2-year MArch is offered to applicants who hold a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies degree at this University; or another equivalent qualification from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose.

MArch is professionally accredited by:
  • Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
  • Architects Registration Board, HKSAR (ARB)
  • Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
  • Recognized by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
  • Recognized by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB)
  • Recognized via the Canberra Accord as having substantial equivalency with the accreditation or validation systems in architectural education of:
  • Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)
  • China National Board of Architectural Accreditation (NBAA)
  • Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA)
  • Chinese Taipei Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET)
  • Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE)
  • Korea Architectural Accrediting Board (KAAB)
  • Mexico Acreditadora Nacional de Programas de Arquitectura y Disciplinas del Espacio Habitable (ANPADEH)
  • South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
  • United States of America National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MArch

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a two-year UGC-funded full-time programme offered by the Department of Architecture. The 2-year MArch is offered to applicants who hold a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies degree at this University; or another equivalent qualification from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose.

MArch is professionally accredited by:
  • Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
  • Architects Registration Board, HKSAR (ARB)
  • Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
  • Recognized by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
  • Recognized by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB)
  • Recognized via the Canberra Accord as having substantial equivalency with the accreditation or validation systems in architectural education of:
  • Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)
  • China National Board of Architectural Accreditation (NBAA)
  • Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA)
  • Chinese Taipei Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET)
  • Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE)
  • Korea Architectural Accrediting Board (KAAB)
  • Mexico Acreditadora Nacional de Programas de Arquitectura y Disciplinas del Espacio Habitable (ANPADEH)
  • South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
  • United States of America National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the degree of Master of Architecture, a candidate:
  • shall comply with the General Regulations and the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;
  • shall possess a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies degree of this University; or another equivalent qualification from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
  • for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to high degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b);
  • shall satisfy the examiners in qualifying examination if required.

2 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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