About the course

MA Architecture and Adaptive Reuse is a course about existing buildings, situations, and places, and how over time these structures and locations can be encouraged to evolve, sustain new uses, and accommodate new users. Throughout this course, you will investigate strategies for adaptive reuse - strategies that are not applied as a reaction to current conditions, but in anticipation of future changes.

　　Adaptation is now at the forefront of architectural practice, two of the most pressing challenges in the 21st century are climate change and urbanisation.

　　Given that already more than half of the global population live in urban environments, and by 2050, it is projected that more than 70% of the world population will live in cities, all societies need to be able to accommodate growth while at the same time, reducing consumption.

　　The existing building stock needs to become both more efficient and more resilient.

　　During the course, you will investigate the four main aspects to sustainable reuse - environmental, societal, inhabitation, and economical, while also exploring heritage, history, memory, community, and the influence these factors have on remodelling activities.

　　You will explore the impact that context and the environment have upon projects, while developing an understanding of some of the technical issues including construction, environmental control, and materials in order to make creative and appropriate proposals for new users of buildings. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Manchester
Semester (September), 2025	Manchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Manchester

You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related field, including architecture, architecture technology, conservation, spatial design or interior architecture, or an equivalent architectural, design or humanities based undergraduate degree (including history, geography, urbanism, conservation, heritage, environmental science, architectural or design history).

　　Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Other professional qualifications or degree disciplines will be considered on merit and/or with relevant professional experience.

　　We require the submission of a digital portfolio to evidence design/architectural practice and research, and may request an interview as part of the application process.

　　Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Manchester. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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