Architecture

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Architecture - MARCH

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences (GC2) Demonstrate a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design (GC3) Demonstrate adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process (GC4) Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale (GC5) 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 (GC6) Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for an architectural design project (GC7) Demonstrate that they possess the necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations (GC10) Present work to a professional standard to a range of audiences. Utilise and develop communication skills via verbal, visual and written communication.

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate the ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements (GC1) Demonstrate a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design (GC3) Demonstrate adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process (GC4) Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale (GC5) 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 (GC6) Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for an architectural design project (GC7) Demonstrate an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design (GC8) Demonstrate adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate (GC9) Demonstrate that they possess the necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations (GC10) Present work to a professional standard to a range of audiences. Manage time and action plan objectives and goals in an organised and timely manner. Utilise and develop communication skills via verbal, visual and written communication.

Accreditation

Architects Registration Board (ARB)

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

F2F-JMU-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 ARB and QAA Subject Area Benchmark 2020 General Criteria at Part 2. To deliver a course of study that covers the RIBA Themes and Values for Architectural Education Part 2. To produce architectural graduates that have attained the ARB and RIBA Graduate Attributes for Part 2. To produce architectural graduates that have attained the QAA Subject Area Benchmark 2020 Qualification Descriptors for Level 7.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Theory and Research Modules - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through seminars. Assessed through written and illustrated essays and reports. Urban Design Modules - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials and design reviews. Assessed through written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions. Integrated Design Modules - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials and design reviews. Assessed through written, drawn and modelled coursework submissions. Specialist Study module component - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures. Learning is consolidated through tutorials and a review panel. Assessed through written and illustrated dissertation. Practice and Legislation module - Teaching is predominantly through a series of thematic lectures and group work mentoring. Assessed through written and illustrated essay and report.

Opportunities for work related learning

The MArch Architecture programme is a professionally validated programme that awards exemption from the ARB, RIBA and LAM Part 2 examinations. Most students of architecture enrol with the ultimate goal of becoming a registered architect. To qualify as a registered architect in the UK a candidate must complete Parts 1, 2 & 3 of the ARB / RIBA / LAM 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 BA Hons (Part 1) then taking a fully logged year out in practice before returning to complete their second degree MArch (Part 2) and then logging another 12 months of practice experience before sitting their Part 3 examination. The RIBA NW has registered Professional Studies Advisors (PSAs) who advise 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

The programme is delivered over four years in part time mode. It will start in September. In part-time mode students complete 2x30 credit modules in year one; 2x30 credit modules in year two; 2x30 credit modules in year three; 1x60 credit module in year four. Part Time Pattern of DeliveryYear … For more content click the Read More button below. Upon completion of the MArch, students are exempt from the professional ARB/RIBA/LAM Part 2 examination.The MArch stresses learning in a practice orientated studio environment with increased opportunity for specialisation and includes a major research project.Upon completion of five years academic study, of which the MArch programme constitutes the final two years, students will need two years of practical experience (the 'year out' usually being one of these) before sitting a final ARB/RIBA Part 3 professional examination. This allows registration and use of the title architect. This exam is co-ordinated and conducted by the RIBAAn alternative exit award of Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture will be offered to students who have gained 120 credits at the point when they exit the programme.An alternative exit award of Postgraduate Certificate in Architecture will be offered to students who have gained 60 credits at the point when they exit the programme.

The programme is delivered over four years in part time mode. It will start in September.

In part-time mode students complete 2x30 credit modules in year one; 2x30 credit modules in year two; 2x30 credit modules in year three; 1x60 credit module in year four.

Part Time Pattern of Delivery
Year One - Semester One
7121MAS Urban Design 1: Creative urbanism and regeneration within an analytical and theoretical context (30 credits)
Year One - Semester Two
7111MAS Theory and Research 1: theoretical studies and research methods (30 credits)
Year Two - Semester One
7211MAR Theory and Research 2: thesis studies - critical writing and design research (30 credits)
Year Two - Semester Two
7122MAS Integrated Design 1: options for resilient living (30 credits)
Year Three - Semester One
7221MAR Urban Design 2: thesis urban strategy (30 credits)
Year Three - Semester Two
7131MAS Practice and Legislation: Understanding the designer's role in the contemporary built environment (30 credits)
Year Four - Year Long
7223MAR Integrated Design 2: Thesis architectural design - ideas through building (60 credits)

Upon completion of the MArch, students are exempt from the professional ARB/RIBA/LAM Part 2 examination.
The MArch stresses learning in a practice orientated studio environment with increased opportunity for specialisation and includes a major research project.
Upon completion of five years academic study, of which the MArch programme constitutes the final two years, students will need two years of practical experience (the 'year out' usually being one of these) before sitting a final ARB/RIBA Part 3 professional examination. This allows registration and use of the title architect. This exam is co-ordinated and conducted by the RIBA
An alternative exit award of Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture will be offered to students who have gained 120 credits at the point when they exit the programme.
An alternative exit award of Postgraduate Certificate in Architecture will be offered to students who have gained 60 credits at the point when they exit the programme.

Structure

Level 7

Level 7 Core

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

This programme has a variance in place as listed below: It is the requirement of the RIBA that complete academic portfolios of the award years be available to External Examiners at the end of academic year. Semester 1 work is therefore considered by a Board of Examiners in June each year. A Programme Performance Meeting will take place in February each year following completion of the internal moderation process when unratified student marks are available (following entry onto the student record system). This will allow the generation of reports to consider Module and Programme Performance for discussion at this meeting. These reports and discussion feed directly into the Continuous Monitoring and Enhancement (CME) process. This is followed by Personal Tutorials, early in Semester 2, to facilitate discussion between personal tutors and individual students regarding assessment performance and to advise on future requirements for continued academic success across their academic profile.

Course Catalogue

Architecture - 36846 - MArch

Awards

Target Award

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Accreditation

Architects Registration Board (ARB)

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Opportunities for work related learning

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Structure

Level 7

Level 7 Core

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH13-01) architecture, building and planning