Architecture: Spatial Design Practices MA
University of Portsmouth
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OverviewSpatial design embraces the specialisms of urban, landscape, interior, and architectural design. It engages with contemporary arts practices and public art, and draws on various disciplines—including geography, sociology, and ecology—to focus on working with people, place, and the environment in ethical ways. Expand your approach to the spatial design process on our Spatial Design Practices Master’s course, and discover new interdisciplinary ways to understand, design, and make spaces ...Read more

Overview

Spatial design embraces the specialisms of urban, landscape, interior, and architectural design. It engages with contemporary arts practices and public art, and draws on various disciplines—including geography, sociology, and ecology—to focus on working with people, place, and the environment in ethical ways. Expand your approach to the spatial design process on our Spatial Design Practices Master’s course, and discover new interdisciplinary ways to understand, design, and make spaces that have the power to transform the world.

This course emphasises that the components of spatial design, like materials and constructions, are connected to not only our senses and perceptions but also other ‘dimensions’ such as technologies, the biosphere, society, identities, and our thoughts and feelings. You’ll study the practical and theoretical frameworks to engage with spatial design’s interconnected practices, which will help you situate it in and amongst these dimensions (called ‘situated ecologies’).

You’ll also take part in current debates on spatial design and learn about the symbiosis between design and environmental analysis to create complex, engaging, and environmentally protective spaces. In the process, you’ll find that you can start your idea at any stage—be it a construction or made artifact—and develop theoretical frameworks to produce finished spaces and objects. There will also be many opportunities for you to work through the entire design process: from concept to realisation and testing your design ideas.

Careers this MA Architecture: Spatial Design Practices Master's prepares you for

Your skills in design and culture, as well as your professional competencies, will prepare you for careers in areas such as:

  • architecture
  • interior design/architecture
  • urban design
  • environmental, resilient, sustainable design
  • performance/fine arts
  • consultancy work
  • NGOs and environmental organisations
  • Regeneration projects

You can also freelance and open a company, consultancy, or practice of your own. To help you prepare for starting your own business, we offer careers and employment support throughout your studies.

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49th
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G
Glenn
22 Feb 23

Portsmouth provides good support to students. But I felt like they accepted too many international students that don't speak English well. I'm also an international student and I..Read more

M
Marvan
22 Feb 23

It's faculties are brilliant..Read more

Entry requirements

A good honours degree in a relevant subject, such as Architecture; Interior Architecture; Landscape Architecture; Urban Design; Civil Engineering; Building Surveying; Geography; Spatial Practices; Fine Art; Other design-related subject

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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£17,200 per year

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Portsmouth provides good support to students. But I felt like they accepted too many international students that don't speak English well. I'm also an international student and I...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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