Program Overview
The Architecture and Urban Design at University of Cambridge is a MPhil programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 22 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 Urban Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 22 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 39,696 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture and Urban Design 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
- 3 hours history / theory supervision
- 1 hour technical supervision
- 2 hour critical review / external workshop
- 1 hour environmental supervision
- 1 hour software supervision
- 8 hours studio supervision
- 4 hour specialist supervision
- 2 hours construction
- 2 hours structures
- 2 hours environment
- 2 hours history / theory supervision
- 2 hour critical review / external workshop
- 8 hours studio supervision
- 2 hours supervision
- 4 hours design tutorials / feedback / recall
- 4 hours history / theory supervision / draft review
- 3 hours construction (external)
- 3 hours structures (external)
- 3 hours environment (external specialists)
- 2 hours external specialists
- 1 hour critical review
- 8 hours studio supervision
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).
- Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.
- If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
- Candidates accepted for this course will usually have a Part 1 qualification/Bachelor\'s degree prescribed by the Architect\'s Registration Board (ARB) and The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at a first class or high 2i level (at least 67%/3.6/4.0 GPA).
- Candidates without Part 1 status are encouraged to contact the Department before making an application in order to determine whether they are eligible.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 39,696 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 39,696 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cambridge 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 Cambridge
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Moffat, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 22 months