Master of Design Administration (MDA)

Master of Design Administration (MDA)

Cardiff University

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
Master of Design Administration (MDA)
Duration1 Year
LevelMasters Program
  • The Master of Design Administration (MDA) aims to equip graduates with the expertise necessary for the successful administration and management of the design process in the procurement of buildings. It is intended to fulfil the growing need for experts in design management, working within consultancies, or in contracting or specialist contractor firms, or in client bodies
  • The program combines management and legal aspects of procurement with a unique focus on design aspects, addressing current topics of key interest to construction professionals. It is taught by blended learning methods, which comprise distance learning supplemented by Cardiff-based short courses, and is undertaken while students are working in practice. The distance learning element is supported by regular online seminars and tutorials with written feedback on all course assignments. The short courses are a wonderful opportunity for the students to meet each other and those that teach on the program
  • The MDA is intended for those who have a degree in design, construction or building management field, for example, architects, engineers, contractors, and client representatives. All those registered on the course would normally be in employment, with several years’ experience, but may be looking for promotion to a more senior design management position, or perhaps to set up their own firm. Many graduates from the existing degree have gone on to become partners or directors of a firm within a relatively short time
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2226169 INR
Hostel & Meals589047 INR
Insurance30426 INR
Transportation25862 INR
Books & Supplies39554 INR
Personal Expenses237221 INR
Total922110 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors50.0%
  • Applications from candidates with a minimum 2:2 degree in architecture, engineering, contracting, facilities management, or similar construction industry or built an environment-related field.
  • Entry with advanced standing (i.e. exemption from taking some taught modules) may be permitted for registered architects who have recently completed an ARB prescribed Part 3 course, or other construction professionals who are registered in their profession and have an equivalent qualification
Work experience3 years
  • Minimum of three years’ work experience in building design or the construction industry, or as a client of the construction industry. This should include experience of managing or liaising with a multi-disciplinary team, either internal to the firm or comprised of representatives of various firms
ExamsIELTS: 6.5
  • with a minimum of 5.5 in each category

PTE: 62
  • With a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills

Additional info
  • ELP can be waived off if the student has scored 70% in English in 12th standard and if the student is passed out from Indian Standard XII Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education the score in English will be 140 out of 200
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