Master of Architecture

Master of Architecture

University of the West of England

Bristol, Avon, UK
Master of Architecture
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • This Master of Architecture, RIBA part II, ranks among the top 20 in the UK
  • The MArch is a design-led course aimed at developing architectural professionals who show an ethically responsible attitude towards society, clients, users and the environment
  • It imparts the knowledge and skills students will need for a successful career in architectural practice, and prepares them for the office-based aspects of the role which also acts as a primer for the RIBA/ARB Part III examination
  • Students will take part in live projects with genuine client briefs, in well equipped studios and workshops
  • Students can specialise in Sustainable Architecture, Conservation or Urbanism in their second year, to help differentiate your skills and develop a unique portfolio
  • Each year, the university arrange a field trip that is integral to the studio projects, so students can study cities and buildings, attend public lectures and, on occasion, meet local organisations and students
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1369170 INR
Transportation50710 INR
Books and supplies40568 INR
Miscellaneous101420 INR
Additional Course Costs32961 INR
Total225659 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors2.6 GPA
  • An honours degree of 2:1 or above from a RIBA Part I validated course; or
  • A first degree in Architecture from an overseas institution that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to a 2:1 or above from a RIBA Part I validated course; or
  • An honours degree of 2:2 from a RIBA Part I validated course, plus a minimum of 60% in the final year's design studio module (or equivalent), and/or evidence in your portfolio of significant development since you completed your degree; or
  • Successful completion of the ARB Part I examination; or
  • Appropriate academic or professional qualifications equivalent to the above which you should describe in detail in your application
  • Applicants without an ARB accredited degree or who live outside the UK must submit their portfolio at the time of application

Entry requirements for postgraduate courses vary from institution to institution and have been determined by both the length of the degree and the section of university (as defined by the NOOSR list):

  • NOOSR Section 1 - 2.6 GPA or 48% for a three-four year degree, 45% from a five-year degree.
  • Section 1 includes: Alagappa University, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Amity, Amrita Institute of Management, Anna university, Banaras hindu University, Bangalore University, Bharathiar University, Birla Institute of Technology, Board of Technical Education, Chennai University, D Y Patil, Delhi University, English and Foreign Language University, Guru Nanak Dev University, IIM, IIT, IIS, Kolkata University, Mumbai University, Pune University.
  • These are the most common universities, but please see NOOSR for complete list.
  • NOOSR Section 2 – 2.8 GPA or 55% for all degrees
  • Section 3 – 3.0 GPA or 60% for all degrees
ExamsIELTS: 6.5
  • Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component

PTE: 58
  • Overall score of 58 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

Additional info
  • Score of 70% and above in English in Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB boards can fulfill English language requirement
  • Portfolio should include both academic and professional architectural work. Students can include the following in their portfolio:
    • A range of representation techniques (hand drawing, sketching, diagramming, model-making, CAD skills, 3D renders, photography, painting, graphics etc).
    • Finished design projects as well as a record of the design process
    • Include an introduction to the projects
    • Evidence of conceptual understanding and design intent
    • Evidence of material understanding and how it relates to the design intent
    • Evidence of technical understanding and how it might be used to realise a design intent (including structural, constructional and environmental systems)
    • The theoretical underpinning behind the design intent
    • context and background research (to site, programme and theoretical context)
    • The development of the programme and consideration of the users of the project
    • Relevant precedents and building studies
    • Work at a range of scales (from the detailed design of a handrail or small space up to the scale of urban design/master planning)
    • Measured and working drawings
    • Any other relevant experience such as work on site, travel, competition entries etc.
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