MArch/PgDip Advanced Architectural Design (entry Year 2)

This two-year course gives you the opportunity to explore architecture in a broad-based manner through theoretical and practical work. It demands a high level of design ability and self-motivation while giving you the chance to explore and develop projects related to your own interests.You’ll appraise current theoretical approaches to architecture and urban design then assess and show their relevance in existing and proposed contexts. You’ll also develop and demonstrate formal and technical architectural ability.If you obtain all diploma credits at first sitting you'll have the opportunity to proceed to Masters, thus converting your Diploma into a MArch. This requires an extra three months of study.What you'll studyAs well as the areas of study you'll:develop a critical and technical architectural abilitycomplete comprehensive architectural or urban design projectswrite a dissertationdemonstrate awareness of management procedures relevant to design practicecarry out a detailed examination of an issue or issues of particular architectural significanceCareersCareer opportunities for Architecture graduates range from working in large multidisciplinary practices to smaller specialist firms.Many of our graduates are employed by highly respected practices throughout the world, while others have set up their own businesses.The Department has a growing reputation for developing entrepreneurial graduates who go on to make their mark in the sector independently in practices such as Page and Park, Tog Studio and Lateral North.