Skip to content

Partner Details

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-SLI-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To produce architecture graduates equipped to participate successfully in professional architectural practice and as members of teams whose aims are to design and realise architectural structures and urban plans.

To provide a cohesive and focused educational experience that integrates theoretical and practical aspects of architecture in parallel with skills in personal, intellectual and ethical conduct.

To introduce students to progressively challenging and complex problems, in a learning environment that cares for the individual student's progress, and allows for increasing personal responsibility and professional maturity.

To deliver a course of study that covers the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) General Criteria at Part 2.

To produce architectural graduates that have attained the RIBA Graduate Attributes for Part 2.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences
2.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design
3.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and there environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale
5.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of how knowledge is advanced through research to produce clear, logically argued and original written work relating to architectural culture, theory and design
6.
Demonstrate an understanding of the context of the architect and construction industry, including the architect's role in the processes of the procurement and building production, and under legislation
7.
Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for an architectural design project
8.
Demonstrate the ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements
9.
Demonstrate that they possess the necessary design skills to meet building users' requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations
10.
Demonstrate the ability to generate complex design proposals showing understanding of current architectural issues, originality in the application of subject knowledge and, where appropriate, to test new hypotheses and speculations
11.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral and written media to test, analyse, critically appraise and explain design proposals
12.
Demonstrate and ability to evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to complex architectural designs and building construction, and to integrate these into practicable design proposals
13.
Demonstrate an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular in preparing briefs that take account of social factors
14.
Demonstrate an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design
15.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and the function of buildings so as to provide them internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate
16.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning
17.
Demonstrate an understanding of the context of the architect and the construction industry, including the architect's role in the processes of procurement and building production, and under legislation
18.
Utilise problems using skills, professional judgement, and ability to take the initiative and make appropriate decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances
19.
Identify individual learning needs and understand the personal responsibility required to prepare for qualification as an architect
20.
Present work to a professional standard to a range of audiences.
21.
Manage time and action plan objectives and goals in an organised and timely manner
22.
Utilise and develop communication skills via verbal, visual and written communication.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

1 & 2 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through seminars. This takes place within Theory & Research modules. Assessment - Written and illustrated essays and reports.

3 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials and design reviews. This takes place within the Urban Design Project module. Assessment - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

4 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials and design reviews. This takes place within the Urban Design, Architecture Design & Thesis Project modules. Assessment - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

5 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials and a review panel. This takes place within the Specialist Study module. Assessment - Written and illustrated dissertation.

6 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. This takes place within the Management, Practice & Law and Thesis Project modules. Assessment - Written and illustrated essay and reports.

7 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through seminars and tutorials. This takes place within Theory & Research modules. Assessment - Written and illustrated report.

8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning in consolidated through tutorials, CAD workshops and design reviews. This takes place within the Urban Design, Architecture Design and Thesis Project module. Assessment - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

13 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through seminars and tutorials. This takes place within the Theory & Research modules. Assessment - Written and illustrated reports.

14 & 15 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through technology workshops, tutorials and design reviews. This takes place within the Architecture Design & Thesis modules. Assessment - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

16 & 17 Teaching is predominantly through a series thematic lectures. This takes place within the Management, Practice & Law and Thesis modules. Assessment - Written and illustrated reports.

18, 19, 20 & 21 The learning is developed and consolidated through tutorials, technology workshops, CAD workshops and design reviews. This takes place within the Urban Design, Architecture Design and Thesis Project modules. Assessment - Written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions.

22 The learning is developed and consolidated through PDP tutorials and portfolio reviews. Assessment - Reflective statements.

Opportunities for work related learning

The MSc Architecture programme will, in due course, seek professional validation to award exemption from the RIBA Part 2 examination. Most students of architecture enrol with the ultimate goal of becoming a chartered architect. To qualify as an RIBA Chartered Architect a candidate must complete Parts 1, 2 & 3 of the RIBA examination. Before sitting the Part 3 examination candidates must have completed 24 months of mentored and logged practical experience. This can be initiated at any time after enrolling onto a recognised Part 1. Most candidates follow the pattern of completing their first degree Part 1 then taking a fully logged year out in practice before returning to complete their second degree (Part 2) and then logging another 12 months of practice experience before sitting their Part 3 examination. The programme team has a Professional Studies Advisor (PSA) who advises students and signs off their log sheets should they choose to register with them during their 'year out'. The programme incorporates a full course of Management, Practice and Law lectures with related coursework.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

MSc Architecture is offered as a full time, two year programme of study that aligns with RIBA Part 2 validation criteria with the future intention that graduates will be exempt from the professional RIBA Part 2 examination. The MSc stresses learning in a more practice orientated studio environment with increased … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Level 7

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

Students cannot be given a compensated fail for any module on the programme. (approved on 23/04/2024)

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH13-01) architecture, building and planning