Skip to content

Partner Details

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Accreditation

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

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 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 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.

Opportunities for work related learning

The MSc Architecture programme is a professionally validated programme that awards exemption from the RIBA Part 2 examinations.
Most students of architecture enrol with the ultimate goal of becoming a registered architect. To qualify as a 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 incorporates a full course of Management, Practice and Law lectures with related coursework.

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 DeliveryYear One - Semester One7521MSL Design for Heritage and Conservation (30 credits)7531MSL Practice … For more content click the Read More button below. Upon completion of the MSc, students are exempt from the professional RIBA Part 2 examination.  The MSc 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 MSc 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 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.

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