MArch Architecture
Liverpool John Moores University
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About this courseThis MArch from LJMU invites you to creatively engage in a truly interdisciplinary and project-orientated architectural study.Embark on this research-informed, nationally respected programme that has been fully validated and externally accredited for over 40 yearsTake part in overseas workshops enabling you to undertake design work in new territories and contexts such as Porto, Marseille, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Essen and DuisburgDevelop skills in communication, presentation and ...Read more

About this course

This MArch from LJMU invites you to creatively engage in a truly interdisciplinary and project-orientated architectural study.

  • Embark on this research-informed, nationally respected programme that has been fully validated and externally accredited for over 40 years
  • Take part in overseas workshops enabling you to undertake design work in new territories and contexts such as Porto, Marseille, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Essen and Duisburg
  • Develop skills in communication, presentation and self-motivation
  • Benefit from state-of-the-art workspaces and facilities within the RIBA award-winning John Lennon Art and Design Building

This programme of study is thoughtfully balanced to address the creative and technical demands of the architectural profession.

In the 2017 RIBA revalidation, the MArch programme was commended by the visiting assessors for: 'the Architecture programme's focus on urban design projects across a range of scales, evident in the work of the MArch students'.

Taught principally through a studio environment that is underpinned and informed by lectures and workshops, the over-arching ambition of the programme is to create graduates with artistic flair, who are technically skilled and grounded in the demands of the professional role of the architect.

The learning and teaching environment is progressively informed by research in pedagogy in the creative field. While teaching the curriculum, the programme also develops less tangible skills in students, such as communication, presentation and self-motivation. A key ambition is to create independent thinkers, adept at resolving problems with creativity and originality.

Assessment

How learning is monitored on your programme

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic.

This is a project-oriented course. You will develop design ideas in the studio, guided by semester tutors and, at regular intervals, by joint review panels of design tutors and external critics who will comment on your progress.

Teaching is intensive and you will learn via one-to-one and group discussions plus regular presentations of work, so that continuous group and self-assessment is built into your course.

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sophie
23 Mar 22

Tutors have always been really helpful, and students are friendly. There’s such a good night life and the people in general are very easy to get on with. I wouldn’t say there’s..Read more

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Can't wait to start my programme Architectural Technology So..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will need: a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Architecture; to attend an interview. Addition information: Assessment of suitability to the course may also be undertaken by review of a portfolio of work and an interview. Students with first degrees without RIBA/ARB Part 1 exemption should be aware that the MArch awards exemption from RIBA / ARB Part 2 only. If you wish to register as an Architect in this country or become an RIBA Chartered architect you will have to acquire RIBA / ARB Part 1 separately.

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£9,250 per year

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£18,250 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£18,250 per year

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sophie
23 Mar 22
Interior Architecture BA (Hons)
Tutors have always been really helpful, and students are friendly. There’s such a good night life and the people in general are very easy to get on with. I wouldn’t say there’s...
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20 May 14
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
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Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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