Architecture MA
University of Portsmouth
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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, Landscape and Urban Design, or Spatial Design Practices. Regardless of your background in architecture, arts, or humanities, youll become proficient in architectural design. In a unique studio-based environment, youll explore spatial theories and their environmental applications, tackle contemporary ...Read more

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, Landscape and Urban Design, or Spatial Design Practices. Regardless of your background in architecture, arts, or humanities, you'll become proficient in architectural design. In a unique studio-based environment, you'll explore spatial theories and their environmental applications, tackle contemporary issues affecting the architecture and construction industries, and utilise innovative technologies to produce works at the forefront of contemporary design. You'll have many opportunities to put your study into practice on this Architecture Master's, such as collaborating with local and regional bodies on live projects, and taking part in work-based learning opportunities and community-led projects. Your design, professional, and technical skills will also be strengthened through them. By the end of this course, you'll be well-prepared for a career in many areas of the architecture sector, or you can continue your studies at PhD level.

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84/279
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38th
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42nd
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Freya
15 Jan 26

Areas of improvement could include - more feedback on work to know if you’re on track to meet targets Good aspects - location and facilities..Read more

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Joshua
05 Dec 25

Worst part is the commute into university, which is beyond the universities control, but more light or bus routes connecting the Eldon building to the PR1 bus stop at Victoria..Read more

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.

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£9,700 per year

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£9,400 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£17,200 per year

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Students from England

£9,700 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Freya
15 Jan 26
Interior Architecture and Design - BA (Hons)
Areas of improvement could include - more feedback on work to know if you’re on track to meet targets Good aspects - location and facilities...
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Joshua
05 Dec 25
Architect Degree Apprenticeship (Master of Architecture and Professional Practice) MArch
Worst part is the commute into university, which is beyond the universities control, but more light or bus routes connecting the Eldon building to the PR1 bus stop at Victoria...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House Hampshire Terrace Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2EG United Kingdom
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