Program Overview

MA Architecture and Urbanism

Overview

The MA Architecture and Urbanism program is a joint accreditation between The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The program explores a range of perspectives in relation to contemporary architecture and urbanism.

Entry Requirements

• For information on entry requirements, visit the MSA website
• Full entry requirements

Application and Selection

• For information on how to apply, visit the Manchester School of Architecture website

Course Details

• Degree awarded: Master of Arts (MA)
• Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
• Sustainable Development Goals:
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Course Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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MA | Y | N | N | N

Course Overview

• We're ranked 11th in the world and third in the UK for Architecture (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021)
• Explore a range of perspectives in relation to contemporary architecture and urbanism
• Be inspired by the world-famous city of Manchester - the industrial revolution birthplace turned 21st century metropolis - and its vibrant, contemporary and innovative architecture scene

Open Days

• Open days are run by Manchester Metropolitan University

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MA (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £12,000 p/a collected by MMU
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,000 p/a collected by MMU

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application
• Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity
• At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students
• Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world
• To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address

• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

  • Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Careers

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• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high quality education that prepares them for the future and by protecting their interests
• More information can be found at the OfS website

Regulations and Policies

• You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website.