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University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

Overview If you’re ready to advance your career in architecture, then our MArch Architecture degree course is the ideal next step on your pathway to become a qualified architect.

This course leads to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Registration Board (ARB) Part 2 exemption and teaches the professional and creative skills needed for a successful architectural career.

Our studio-based course offers a range of design studios which you can choose to join. Each has its own design ethos, theoretical positions, design briefs, and investigation methodologies.

You’ll unpack architectural topics such as urbanism, landscape, sustainability and culture, and broaden your existing knowledge, experience and skills into a postgraduate qualification.

Eligibility This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.

Course highlights

  • Develop the creative and professional abilities needed to become a practicing architect

  • Engage in collaborative projects

  • Attend guest lectures by practice directors, academic experts, and engineers, to deepen your industry knowledge – past ones include ACG, Design Engine, and Richard Sennett

  • Showcase yourself to employers and local practices by taking part in Employers Evening and the End of Year Show

  • Study a range of topics to enhance your abilities – from project management in architecture to using technology creatively and model making

  • Learn what it takes to make a successful architectural practice and business
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3421 Interior designers
    3411 Artists
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3429 Design occupations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design