MArch/PgD/PgC in Architecture

The MArch/PgD/PgC in Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a challenging and rewarding course that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in the field of architecture. The course covers a wide range of topics, including design, sustainability, construction management, and urban planning. Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and collaborate with professionals in the industry, giving them valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in architecture. With a strong focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, this course is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of architecture.

Additional Information

The MArch/PgD/PgC in Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Graduates of the course have gone on to successful careers in architecture, construction management, and urban planning. The course also provides opportunities for students to gain work experience through placements and internships.

Why Choose Cardiff Metropolitan University for Your Architecture Degree?

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a leading institution for architecture education in the UK. The university has a strong reputation for producing skilled and innovative architects, with a focus on sustainability and ethical design. The course is taught by experienced professionals who have extensive industry experience, providing students with the highest quality of teaching and mentorship. The university's location in Cardiff also provides easy access to a range of architectural resources, including historic buildings, modern developments, and cultural institutions.

During the Master of Architecture at Cardiff Met, there will be opportunities to make contacts with architectural and building professionals through industry talks, events and mentoring. There may also be opportunities to undertake live briefs, in collaboration with the community and with the industry.

Upon completion of the course, enhanced design and graphic skills, along with a greater understanding of the construction industry, will provide graduates with a good platform from which to gain employment.

Graduates from the programme are well-placed to pursue further study and training towards qualifying as architects or to be employed as architectural assistants in the wider creative industries.

Some graduates elect to take their studies further by enrolling on a part-time postgraduate diploma recognised as Part 3 by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), typically while also working in an architectural firm.

This will allow them to complete their architectural training and become a registered architect in the UK. However, many graduates will elect to gain experience within a practice, before commencing their Part-3 studies, as they explore the many, varied opportunities within a career in architecture and the construction industry.

A further possible route is for graduates to take a PhD or a Professional Doctorate in the built environment, design or art, like the ones offered at Cardiff School of Art and Design.

Finally, some graduates become teachers by taking a relevant qualification.

You will normally have achieved a first-class or second-class upper division degree (1st or 2:1 degree classification) in architecture, recognised as Part 1 by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), or equivalent if you have completed your undergraduate studies outside the UK.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.