Program Overview
The Architecture at London South Bank University is a MArch programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture 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
- Design 401
- Design 402: Arts, media and digital design
- Design 403
- History and theory: critical thinking
- Energy and resource efficiency in design
- Professional practice and design economics
- Design 501
- Design 502: Arts, media and digital design
- Design 503
- Architecture and theory: dissertation
- Technology 5: technical thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants to the course should have a first degree in architecture (2:2 or better) or a high quality portfolio of relevant academic and practice work.\xc2\xa0
- Students holding overseas degrees in architecture should, desirably, demonstrate that their work has RIBA part 1 equivalence.
- All students considered for admission will be required to attend an interview with a portfolio of work; if located overseas, applicants will be required to send a portfolio of work to the admissions tutor.
- We will also consider applications from those who have gained skills through a wide range of vocational qualifications, or relevant responsible experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London South Bank University 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 London South Bank University
London South Bank University
London, United Kingdom
London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months