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The course parallels the MArch/Pg Diploma in Advanced Architectural Design. It shares the same curriculum, so you’ll join students on this course in an exciting and challenging environment.
You’ll develop skills in advanced design, analysis and architectural critique designing complex buildings in various contexts and addressing social, cultural and environmental issues.
This course demands a high level of design ability and self-motivation.
Academic requirements/experience
Typically, a first-class or second-class honours degree in Architecture or equivalent agreed academic standard. This course is aimed at students who have gained their first degree in architecture from a university overseas. Students with a degree in architecture from a UK/EU university should apply for the MArch Advanced Architectural Design.
An academic portfolio containing all relevant design work from your previous course of study will be required.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Compulsory classes
Design Studies 4A – To Care (Part 1)
Design Studies 4B – To Care (Part 2)
Cultural Studies 4
Elective classes
Special Study Project 4
Design Studies
Cultural Studies 5
Professional Studies 5
Special Study Project 5
Mentoring and Architectural Pedagogy
The History & Theory of Architectural Conservation
The Theory of Architectural Conservation
Urban Design History
Urban Theory
Urban Landscape Design
Sustainability
International Workshop
Cultural and Behavioural Factors in Architecture and Urbanism
Building Information Management
Theory of Conservation
Architectural & Construction History
Dissertation
Dissertation Project
Portfolio
ARB/RIBA PART 2 Portfolio: (AAD and MADi)
IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
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