Program Overview
The Architecture at Newcastle University is a MPhil 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,540 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, 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
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
The module information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
- Architectural Design Research 1 (Semester 1)
- Tools for Thinking About Architecture (Semester 1)
All students will also take the following module, except for those taking part in a single semester exchange programme in Stage 5 semester 2:
- Architectural Design Practice 1 (Semester 2)
Students on a Stage 5 semester 2 exchange route will take instead the following module to cover all credits for the semester spent abroad:
- Exchange Study Project (Semester 2)
Our optional modules are organised into themed groups which allow you to:
- develop a specialism
- pursue accelerated routes towards MA or MSc degrees
- go on exchange
Group A
Group A optional modules form the primary route to MArch.
Group B
Group B modules are for students wishing to pursue a specialism in Urban Design.
Group C
Group C modules are for students wishing to pursue a specialism in Urban Planning.
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 and a master\'s degree in an appropriate discipline, or international equivalent. If you have no research experience you will need to register for an MPhil in the first instance.
International Students
If your first language is not English you need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in all sub-skills).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,540 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,540 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle 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 Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Newcastle University is a world-leading, public research institution based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Tracing its origins back to 1834, the university officially gained independent status in...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
