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MArch

Architecture

Develop your unique approach to design and take the next step to becoming a registered architect.

2024 entry

This is an archived course for 2024 entry.

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Key information

Start
September 2024
Location
Canterbury
Study mode
2 years full-time
Fees (per year)
UK: £9,250
International: £22,700
Professionally Recognised
  • Riba Riba
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Overview

Our MArch programme - a Royal Institute of British Architects and ARB-accredited Part 2 architecture qualification - within the Kent School of Architecture provides a world class education in design. Building on your undergraduate learning, the programme deepens your knowledge of key areas such as design thinking, urban analysis, theoretical complexity, professional expertise and historical knowledge.

You'll benefit from studying and working in our unique and spacious design studios, located at the heart of the University campus. Our programme advances collaboration and interdisciplinary opportunities and enables you to develop skills and knowledge through design events, cross-school collaborative learning, seminars and lectures, and sustainability-led tech and environmental design workshops.

As a Kent graduate, you can go on to successful careers in architecture and the wider creative industries. Your imaginative and creative skills in analysis, engagement and design thinking, will give you the capacity to work in a diverse and varied range of industries, disciplines and roles, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it.

The course

Our course is organised around a core curriculum of design, built over four semesters, and delivered through four unique units.

What you'll study

This module listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

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How you'll study

We use a variety of learning and teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, studio-based work and field study trips.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree in architecture - with a demonstrated strength in design portfolio - from a UK university, or an overseas qualification with a grade or GPA of an equivalent standard. 

Applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio of their design work once their application has been received. Although it is not a requirement, professional work experience taken after completing your undergraduate degree is also expected.

The University will consider applications from students with a wide range of qualifications. Prospective applicants with alternative qualifications should contact information@kent.ac.uk for advice prior to application. Note that it is not possible to offer places to all students who meet our typical offer/minimum requirement.

All students graduating from the MArch programme receive their award with ARB and RIBA Part 2 exemption. Further information is available from the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2024 entry

  • Full-time (UK)
    £9,250
  • Full-time (International)
    £22,700

For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* 

Your fee status

The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.

Funding

RIBA offers a hardship fund for eligible students. 

Your future

Qualifying as a professional architect involves a specific route of study and work experience.

  • This MArch degree programme provides exemption from the RIBA/ARB Part 2 examinations.
  • Following the MArch, you continue to work in an architectural practice until you have a total of 24 months of professional experience (including the period of professional experience gained before entering the MArch programme).
  • You are then eligible to take Part 3 of the ARB/RIBA examinations, which lead to full professional registration as an architect.

Many of our graduates go on to work in well-known architectural practices, such as:

  • Grimshaw Architects
  • Farrells
  • HLM Architects
  • HOK
  • Jestico + Whiles
  • Herzog & de Meuron

Our graduates have also followed careers in professions related to design, graphics and visualisation.

Impressive prospects

Whether you know where you’re heading or are looking for ideas, you can find inspiration from our alumni.
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