Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Master of Architecture - MARCH
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Accreditation
Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Programme Offerings
Full-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.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences (GC2).
2.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design (GC3).
3.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process (GC4).
4.
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).
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for an architectural design project (GC7)
6.
Demonstrate the ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements (GC1).
7.
Demonstrate that they possess the necessary design skills to meet building users' requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations (GC10)
8.
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).
9.
Demonstrate an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design (GC8).
10.
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 (GC9).
11.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning (GC11).
12.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of architectural practice (QD4.1).
13.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship (QD4.2)
14.
Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline (QD4.3)
15.
Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in architecture (QD4.4)
16.
Evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses (QD4.5)
17.
Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences (QD4.6)
18.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level (QD4.7)
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.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
The programme is delivered over two years in full-time mode. It will start in September.
In full-time mode students complete 4x30 credit modules year one and 2x30 + 1x 60 credit module in year two.
Full Time Pattern of Delivery Year One - Semester One 7121MAS Urban Design 1: Creative … 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 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
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 … For more content click the Read More button below.
Entry Requirements
IELTS
Interview required
RPL
Undergraduate degree
Extra Entry Requirements
- 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