Program Overview
The Architecture and the Sustainable Environment at University of Kent is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture and the Sustainable Environment programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Canterbury, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture and the Sustainable Environment programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Environmental Design
- Rediscovery - Understanding Historic Buildings and Past Environmental
- Monitoring and Modelling of Environmental Performance
- Sustainable Design Project
- Dissertation: Architecture and the Sustainable Environment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent), in architecture or related discipline in the built environment. Those without the degree or who come from other disciplinary backgrounds will be considered for entry on an individual basis but must be able to show a considerable period of experience at an appropriate level.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kent directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Kent
University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
University of Kent is a well-established public research university in the United Kingdom, founded in 1965 with main campuses in Canterbury and Medway and specialist centres in Brussels and Paris....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
