Program Overview

Architecture (ARB RIBA Part 2) MArch

Overview

This is a two-year professional course in architecture leading to an ARB and RIBA accredited degree. The course is ideal for ambitious architects who want to take the next step in their career.

Course Details

• Duration: 2 years (full-time)
• Start Date: September 2025
• UK Fees: £9,535
• International Fees: £30,750
• Entry Requirements: 2:1

Course Overview

This course is designed to develop your skills in architecture, with a focus on sustainability, continuity, reuse, construction, tectonics, inhabitation, and social inclusivity. You will work with industry-leading academics and practitioners, and have the opportunity to explore a topic you are passionate about through your design thesis.

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 100 in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• 1st in the Russell Group universities for ‘overall satisfaction’ in Architecture (The National Student Survey 2022)
• 8th in the UK for architecture (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Course Content

• Year One:
  • Architectural Research Studio (30 credits)
  • Design, Culture and Context (20 credits)
  • Environment and Technology 1 (10 credits)
  • Professional Studies 1 (20 credits)
  • Architectural Design Studio (30 credits)
  • Environment and Technology 2 (10 credits)
• Year Two:
  • Design Thesis Research (60 credits)
  • Design Thesis Studio Portfolio (60 credits)

Learning and Assessment

• Teaching Methods: Lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops
• Assessment Methods: Presentation, essay, research project, portfolio (written/digital)
• Contact Time: Circa 5 hours of contact time per week for lecture-based modules, circa 9 hours of contact time per week for studio-based modules
• Study Hours: Significant amount of self-study time expected

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK Students: 2:1 BArch Hons (or equivalent ARB/RIBA accredited degree)
• EU/International Students: 2:1 BArch Hons (or equivalent ARB/RIBA accredited degree), IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
• Alternative Qualifications: Recognised by the University on an individual basis

Applying

• Portfolio: Required for external applicants, should be 15-20 pages, less than 10MB, and include examples of university design projects, year out work experience, and personal artistic work
• Personal Statement: Required for external applicants, should describe interests in architecture and why you want to study at the University of Nottingham MArch Part 2 course

Fees

• Home/UK: £9,535
• International: £30,750
• Additional Costs: Printing, model making, and drawing equipment (up to £50 per year), computing device (optional, up to £600)

Careers

• Careers Advice: Available from the University's Careers and Employability Service
• Job Prospects: Graduates have gone on to work for RIBA Award-winning practices, Architects' Journal top 100 companies, and other regular UK and international recruiters
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB)