About the course

The School of Architecture has an international and national reputation for research, with strengths in architectural science, history and theory of architecture and architectural practice. We have established a number of research centres including the Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI), the BRE Centre for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SuDoBE), the Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE) the Design Research Unit (DRUw) and the Practice Research and Advancement in South Asian Design and Architecture (PRASADA). Research specialisms include energy and environmental performance of buildings and systems, sustainability at an urban scale, resource use and management, the city, landscape and environment, cultures, histories and ideas, visual cultures, practice and pedagogy, building design, materials, project management, building law, digital design techniques and architectural education.

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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: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
April, 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2024	Cardiff
April, 2025	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff
Spring (January), 2026	Cardiff
April, 2026	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff University

Suitable for graduates in architecture, planning, engineering, social sciences, computer science and environmental sciences with an upper second class honours degree. We welcome enquiries and applications from suitably qualified people wishing to conduct research in a relevant field.

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each sub-score)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking

　　International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 4 or SL 5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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

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