Course Overview

Our MA History of Architecture explores built and designed objects, their social, economic, and political contexts, their connections to culture and thought, and their urban and landscape settings. This course will train you at a high level to look at, think about and write about, and research architecture and its fascinating histories.

You will discover varied approaches to the study of architecture, and the course allows you to focus in-depth on areas and periods that you find particularly interesting. Through option modules, you can choose to study the early and modern - including contemporary - periods and range across a variety of geographic places. You will improve your visual and spatial acuity, deepen your knowledge of architecture's histories, and hone your ability to understand and contribute to stimulating critical debates. You will also improve your research skills.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the heritage and museums sector, media, and education. Possible professions include:

heritage professional

museum/gallery curator

arts administrator

advertising account executive

community arts worker

multimedia specialist

higher education lecturer.

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General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject or equivalent (for example, professional experience).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.