Architecture, Master of (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MArch ARB Pt 2
University of Edinburgh
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This is an exciting and innovative programme of study, based in one of the most beautiful and architecturally important cities in the world.The programme combines flexibility with rigour, allowing students to select from an exciting menu of research-driven studio courses and a choice of curricular pathways through the degree.Career opportunitiesThe MArch forms the second stage in a process that will enable you to register and practise as a professional architect in the UK.Learning ...Read more

This is an exciting and innovative programme of study, based in one of the most beautiful and architecturally important cities in the world.

The programme combines flexibility with rigour, allowing students to select from an exciting menu of research-driven studio courses and a choice of curricular pathways through the degree.

Career opportunities

The MArch forms the second stage in a process that will enable you to register and practise as a professional architect in the UK.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Architecture programme will have the capacity to: Conceptualise, research and structure a rigorous architectural design thesis enquiry; Develop a critical architectural response to a culturally, politically, and/or environmentally charged urban context; Devise and articulate a complex spatial, programmatic, material, structural and environmental architecture to high level of resolution; Formulate and reflect upon a mode of contemporary architectural practice with reference to contemporary architectural theory; Achieve, at Part 2 level, the General Criteria and Graduate Attributes as defined by the Architects Registration Board of the UK.

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This is a good university and I think this is a great opportunity for me to study here. Uni is great I have met so many people from all over europe and I like it. University is..Read more

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree in architecture prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 or equivalent standard demonstrated in your portfolio.

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£9,250 per year

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£34,800 per year

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£34,800 per year

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This is a good university and I think this is a great opportunity for me to study here. Uni is great I have met so many people from all over europe and I like it. University is...
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