MArch Architecture and Urbanism
Why choose Herts?
- Professional Accreditation: This programme currently seeks prescription by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 2 level, for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Strong Industry Connections: Benefit from our excellent links with a range of organisations including MADE, Zaha Hadid, and Morrison for networking and work placement opportunities.
- Specialist Course Content: Explore contemporary urban and architectural topics such as fringe conditions, sustainable urban growth, gentrification, future, smart and digital cities (see about the course for more detail).
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2020/2021. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details.
About the course
MArch Architecture & Urbanism is a Masters of Architecture award within the Design programme at the School of Creative Arts. Within the programme there is strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of design. You will develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.
The aim of the postgraduate programme is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to practice at an advanced level, to foster your creativity and enhance your employment opportunities. You will work alongside artists and designers who are involved with a wide variety of media and forms and will benefit from visiting architects and design professionals. Induction, seminars and social events for students and staff mean that you will be part of a friendly and supportive postgraduate community, which also includes film makers, musicians and professionals working in new media. Senior research staff and internationally renowned artists work with postgraduate students, helping you to develop original and challenging work.
Why choose this course?
This programme focuses on architectural typologies and the built environment in the region, with an international and global view. The MArch Architecture and Urbanism pays particular attention to contemporary urban and architectural questions, including fringe conditions, peripheries, rapid and sustainable urban growth, gentrification, new towns and garden cities, future, smart and digital cities, suburbia, edge urban conditions, in connection with local communities and inclusive societies.
Further course information
Course fact sheets | |
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MArch Architecture and Urbanism | Download |
MArch Architecture and Urbanism | Download |
Programme specifications | |
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Postgraduate Architecture | Download |
Postgraduate Architecture | Download |
Additional information | |
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Sandwich placement or study abroad year |
n/a |
Applications open to international and EU students |
Yes |
Student experience
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