Program Overview

Architecture with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 MArch (Hons)

The Architecture with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 MArch (Hons) program is designed for students who have completed their RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university. This program is offered by the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design at the University of Dundee.

Overview

Students in this program will study the essential principles of architecture and planning to develop the knowledge to shape the future of towns and cities. The program focuses on skills in design, communications, history and theory, and sustainability.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Location: Dundee City Campus
• Start Date: September 2026

Teaching and Learning

The program benefits from excellent facilities and workshops, a highly creative atmosphere, and a vibrant studio culture. Design tutorials and the majority of learning take place in the architecture studio. Students are encouraged to work in a 'hands-on' way, developing and testing their ideas through manual and digital drawings, models, and prototypes. The learning environment is supportive, with students working in small studio groups and on a one-to-one basis with experienced tutors, many of whom are registered architects.

Professional Accreditation

This program is the only Part 2 Architecture course in the UK that carries professional accreditation/validation from the ARB, RIBA, and RTPI, leading to a jointly accredited award in Architecture and Planning disciplines.

Rankings

The University of Dundee is ranked:

• 1st in Scotland for Architecture (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in Scotland for Overall Satisfaction in Architecture (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• Top 15 in the UK for Architecture (Complete University Guide 2026)

Career Opportunities

By the time students graduate, they will have a wide portfolio of work demonstrating the skills needed to work as an architect or planner in designing successful places of the future. The program's focus on real-life experience and teaching of industry software makes graduates highly employable.

Study Visits and Exchanges

Students have the opportunity to join study visits and exchanges. In recent years, students have worked, studied, or competed in various international locations, including Edinburgh, Hannover, London, Mainz, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, Tongi, Venice, Vicenza, and Wuhan.