Program Overview

Architecture (Joint Programme with MTU)

The Master of Architecture programme is offered by the Cork Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE) in conjunction with the Munster Technological University (MTU). This full-time course, extending over 12 months, has been designed to provide a qualification in architecture under the Building Control Act 2007.

Course Outline

The course is arranged over three teaching periods during the academic year (September to September). Students will take modules to the value of 90 credits, including:

• AT6011 Design Research: Cultures and Context (5 credits)
• AT6012 Design Research: Technology Transformations (5 credits)
• AT6013 Design Research Studio: Investigation and Formation (20 credits)
• AT6014 Design Project (30 credits)
• AT6015 Exhibition Design and Implementation (15 credits)
• AT6016 Documentation and Dissemination of Design and Design Process (15 credits)

Course Practicalities

Each year, the programme usually adopts and visits a major European city. Specific scenarios or narratives for investigating these cities will be established at the beginning of each year and will be explored under the direction of full-time academic staff, with contributions from practicing architects, guest critics, and other contributors.

Why Choose This Course

Our students are exposed to national and international architectural competitions, and their successes can be viewed in the programme's profile. Most recently, 縯ne Walker (MArch) was awarded the distinguished Serjeant Award by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for her design project Anamnesis: Connective (Re)Collections based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Skills and Careers Information

On graduating from the course, students will have the ability to think critically about architecture. They will be able to form studies involving advanced spatial analysis and develop an innovative architectural design. They will also be able to apply an international context when designing. These skills are supported by their representational skills, including advanced analogue and digital media skills, including 2D and 3D CAD and 3D Studio Max, and sophisticated model-making skills.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a BA/BSc (Hons) degree in Architecture, awarded on the equivalent of not less than 240 ECTS credits, from an accredited school of architecture, passed at Second Class Honours Grade II or higher.
• Holders of BA/BSc (Hons) Architecture degree with less than Second Class Honours Grade II may be considered with a period of work-based learning presented in the form of a portfolio of a standard equivalent to, or higher than, Second Class Honours Grade II.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is 8,000. The Non-EU fee for this course is 28,000.

How to Apply

To apply, candidates must submit an online application, which includes:

• Scanned copies of supporting documents, including original qualification documents and transcripts.
• A portfolio of architectural design works, which can be submitted directly to the Cork Centre for Architecture or uploaded with the online application.
• Two reference reports for applicants who have received less than a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in their undergraduate degree and those from other accredited programmes.