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MA - Master of Arts
University of Liverpool
Full Time
22-SEP-25
12 months
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Liverpool
Full time
22-SEP-25
12 months
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Course overview
Personalise your studies and tailor your expertise in advanced architectural design and research. This programme combines architectural skills and theory with a variety of specialist options that outline innovations and contemporary practice.
INTRODUCTION
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced architect, our MA in Advanced Architecture (formerly MA in Architecture) equips you with enhanced specialist skills and knowledge in architectural design.
This highly flexible programme provides a grounding in architectural design processes and research methods and offers a choice of specialist options. You can focus on enhancing your design and technical skills or alternatively pursue a research or design research path in preparation for future PhD studies.
Our range of specialisms enables you to personalise your studies to match your interests and experience. From the application of computational design, AI, digital fabrication, robotics, VR/AR, to sustainable design, building information modelling, environmental assessments, digital heritage or a combination of the above.
There are opportunities to take part in field trips and visit world-leading exhibitions and practices. You will also meet professionals from renowned architectural firms. Specialists from Heatherwick Studio, Foster + Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects are regular guests in our design reviews.Careers and employability
Although this programme does not carry RIBA/ARB accreditation, you’ll be studying with the UK’s first Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) accredited University School of Architecture.
Learning from experts engaged in highly rated international research, your employability will be enhanced through gaining specialist knowledge and putting your skills into practice. You can tailor your module choice to maximise its relevance and suitability to your future career.
You will normally need a 2:1 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in an appropriate field of study. For example, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior/Art Design, Civil/Structural Engineering or Urban Design.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,800 per year
Students from Domestic
This fee applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland.
£24,800 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£24,800 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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