Architecture Part 2 MArch ARB RIBA

at University of Nottingham

In year one you will complete 120 credits of modules. The autumn design studio is a vertical studio with year two students, supported by modules in architectural theory and environment/technology. In the spring the design studio project, a complex cohousing proposal, runs alongside professional studies and environment/technology modules; all three being integrated through the design project and structured along the RIBA Plan of Work stages.
 

In year two you will complete a further 120 credits in the form of a design thesis, consisting of autumn design research and a spring design project. The emphasis is on independent research and student-centred learning on an area of interest to you.
 

The course is guided by a set of core themes and shared interests - sustainability, continuity, reuse, construction, tectonics, inhabitation, and social inclusivity. The course seeks to impart a sense of optimism and engages in learning through collaboration and making.
 

By the end of the course, you will have completed two parts of your three-part ARB/RIBA qualification programme for professional architects in the UK. Graduates will typically enter employment within architecture practice and register on an ARB/RIBA Part 3 course to complete their architectural education and gain entry to the profession.

Modules

Year one:

• Architectural Research Studio 30 credits
• Design, Culture and Context 20 credits
• Environment and Technology 110 credits
• Professional Studies 120 credits
• Architectural Design Studio 30 credits
• Environment and Technology 2
   

Year two:

• Design Thesis Research (60 credits) 
• Design Thesis Studio Portfolio (60 credits)

IELTS

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
 

Additional information

External applicants: Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at an institution other than the University of Nottingham require an ARB/RIBA accredited Part 1 degree at 2.1 standard. Admission will be subject to the submission of a portfolio, letters of reference, and a personal statement.
 

University of Nottingham Part 1 graduates: Applicants who completed their undergraduate Part 1 degree at the University of Nottingham with a 2.1 standard gain automatic entry. Those with a 2.2 standard are required to submit a portfolio and personal statement. Those who are not enrolled on the year out (year zero) or who have been out for more than 2 years, are required to fulfil the same entry requirements as an external applicant above.
 

All: Access to year one of the MArch Part 2 course is subject to completing a minimum of 6 months approved practice-based experience by enrolling on the programme’s year out (year zero) or providing sufficiently completed RIBA professional experience development records (PEDR).
 

Visa restrictions
 

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

The fees for Architecture Part 2 MArch ARB RIBA may vary from £25,000 to £35,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
 

The MArch Part course will provide specific guidance and assistance on career direction and looking for work, from within the faculty and with advice from our partner practices, honorary professors, and by inviting practices that are looking to employ Part 2 graduates to our end of year show.
 

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
 

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).