About the course

Personalise your studies and tailor your expertise in architectural design and research. This programme combines architectural theory with a variety of specialist options that outline innovations and contemporary practice. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced architect, our MA in Architecture equips you with enhanced specialist skills and knowledge in architectural design.

　　This highly flexible programme provides a grounding in architectural concepts and research methods and offers a choice of specialist options. You can focus on enhancing your design and technical skills or alternatively pursue a research or design research path in preparation for future PhD study.

　　Our range of specialisms enable you to personalise your studies to match your interests and experience. From the application of virtual reality and virtual environments, to sustainable design, building information modelling, and environmental assessments.

　　You can gain real-world experience through studio-based architectural design projects or by completing an optional placement with a research group in the School of Architecture.

　　There are opportunities to take part in field trips and visit world-leading exhibitions and practices. You will also meet professionals from renowned architectural firms. Specialists from Heatherwick Studio, Foster Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects are regular guests in our design reviews. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£18,950

Intake	Location
January, 2021	Liverpool
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Liverpool
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Liverpool

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Liverpool

To be offered a place on the programme, you will normally need to have a 2:1 Bachelors degree (with Honours) or better in an appropriate field of study, such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior/Art Design, Civil/Structural Engineering, Urban Design. Please contact us if you wish to check whether your degree subject is suitable, but a wide spectrum of subjects are acceptable. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will be considered on their individual merits and should discuss their particular circumstances with the Programme Director. Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. IELTS - 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component). For the MRes programme you will need 6.5 in the reading component. TOEFL iBT 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23. International Baccalaureate Standard Level (Grade 5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　THE World ranking24th / 130

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