Architecture RIBA Part 2 MArch

at University of Brighton

Course structure 
 

We want you to emerge from the course as an assured architectural designer, confident in your approach, ideals and aspirations, and with the ability to communicate this to the wider world. You will gain a gradual deepening of understanding, and the tools to critically reflect upon design strategies and navigate the wider contemporary debate on architecture.
 

The design studio laboratories form the backbone to the course. The other individual elements of the course increasingly intertwine over the two years to provide a final systematic understanding of architecture as a holistic entity.
 

Year 1: Strategy

There are four elements of the course covered in the first year modules. Design Studio forms the backbone in one year-long module. In semester 1, two modules run alongside Design Studio: Buildings and Environment, and Architectural Humanities. In semester 2, one module, Future Practice, runs in parallel.
 

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.
 

Year 2: Integration

Year 2 modules are also formed of three elements. Design encompasses the whole year through the masters thesis. Alongside this, the Research Practices module is aimed at introducing students to research methodologies and practices, and is taken with masters students from other design disciplines in the school.
 

In semester 2, you will develop self-directed research in the Research and Practice Specialisation module based on your interests arising from your design work.

Applications are competitive and considered on an individual basis through a process of portfolio review and interview. Practice experience is recommended and there is a minimum requirement of a lower second class undergraduate degree in architecture or a closely related subject such as interior architecture. RIBA Part 1 is not a prerequisite for entry on to the course.

International (full-time) - 14,892 GBP

On successful completion of the course you will have formed a systematic understanding of architecture, a critical awareness of current problems and a comprehensive understanding of techniques, methodologies and practice. This rigorous and critically engaged basis will form a solid foundation upon which to build your professional architectural career.