MArch Master of Architecture

Acknowledging the rapidly changing social and professional contexts in which it is situated, the Master of Architecture is a distinctly future-oriented course. It provides a rigorous understanding of contemporary professional architecture practice; encourages students to combine this with their individual life-wide learning and experiences; and supports them in developing skills of future literacy, to become autonomous agents of positive change. Our graduates are capable and eager to define their own career path, equipped with capabilities to lead the development of the discipline, challenge the status quo, and thrive in ever-changing contexts.

Manchester School of Architecture is a unique partnership between the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The course leverages the research and technical pedigrees of these two institutions to provide an unrivalled breadth and depth of world-leading specialist academic, professional, technical, and teaching expertise. Additionally, the course makes use of the scale of the school to provide interdisciplinary teaching alongside related courses.

Features and Benefits

• As a Master of Architecture student at Manchester School of Architecture, you will study a degree that is delivered jointly by The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. You will therefore benefit from the facilities and resources of both institutions such as libraries, computer suites, making and media workshops and much more. Upon successful completion of your studies, you will receive one-degree certificate. The joint award certificate includes each institution’s crest and awarding body title.
• Consistently ranked as one of the best schools of Architecture in the UK.
• Engaged and responsive design teaching, working with expert, research-active academic staff and leading design professionals.