Program Overview
The Architecture at London Metropolitan University is a MA 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
- Tuition: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Crewe, 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 Research
- Design Thesis
- Design: Concept and Proposition
- Advanced Digital Design Techniques
- Architectural Publication and Journalism
- Changing Places
- Cinema and the City
- Concepts of Space
- Critical Transformations
- Digital Design Techniques
- Energy Comfort and Buildings
- Forgetting of Air
- Histories
- Interior Contexts
- Interpretation
- Media Voices
- Poetry and Architecture
- The Problem of Irony
- The Question of Technology
- The Soundscape of Modernity
- Theories
- Writing About Architecture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will be required to have:
- a good honours degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a closely related subject
- design talent, ability and motivation demonstrated through presentation of a portfolio (your personal statement should also articulate your academic and professional interests and ambition)
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS.
Non-UK based students, who are unable to attend an interview, must submit a portfolio of their architecture and/or design work along with their application form.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
London Metropolitan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months