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Architecture and Urbanism – (M.A.)
The University of Manchester
School of Environment and Development
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
Over 50% of the World’s six billion people now live in cities. By 2050 this will have passed 80%; the future is urban. Taking an international perspective, this programme explores innovative approaches to design and intervention in the city, investigating relationships between built form, space, culture, developmental processes and sustainability, within an interdisciplinary, project based dialogue.
The programme covers research methodologies, cities and urban ideologies and urban futures. In addition you will work in Studios in groupings with complimentary research interests led by a tutor with expertise in the area. In Studio A you will begin to engage directly with a chosen research subject area/proposition. In Studio B you will develop individual research propositions, completing a literature survey, gathering data and formulating an original approach in thinking and/or practice. In Studio C you will synthesise the thesis project culminating in the production of a leading-edge proposition. Finally, in Studio D you will present and contextualise your thesis as an outstanding piece of work suitable for academic and/or public consumption.
Special Features
* Jointly accredited by the University of Manchester with cross-disciplinary connections between Manchester School of Architecture, the School of Environment and Development (UoM) and Manchester Institute for Research and Innovation in Art and Design (MMU).
* Can act as approved prior learning for the MSA RIBA Part 2 accredited BArch in certain circumstances.
* An internationally based course that actively disseminates student's thesis work through conferences, exhibitions, competitions and publications.
Contents
Structure
The programme structure is divided into three key areas:
Cities and Urban Ideologies - You will historically explore the ideas behind the design of urban space looking at the influence of politics, ideology and economic forces in the shaping of the city.
Research Methodologies - You will be given a general introduction to research methods. The course centres around a research by design methodology which puts design as the central activity in architectural research.
Urban futures - You will develop skills and knowledge in urban design looking particularly at sustainability, globalization, sprawl and the periphery through a variety of seminars and group master classes.
The programme investigates and develops innovative approaches to design and intervention in the city. You will explore relationships between built form, space, culture, developmental processes and sustainability, within an interdisciplinary, project based dialogue.
You may be able to meet sections of the appropriate criteria for accreditation/validation set out by the ARB/RIBA in terms of design, technology and cultural context. This will allow you to engage in a course leading to full professional accreditation.
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Requirements
Entry Requirements:
An undergraduate degree in an aligned field of interest. Key areas include architecture, planning, landscape architecture, art and design disciplines, geography, interior design and marketing. Places are typically offered on the basis of an interview supported by academic qualifications.
English language requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:
* an IELTS Test score of 7.0 or more overall with a minimum writing score of 7
* or a TOEFL Test (Paper-based) score of 600 or more with a minimum score in Test of Written English of 5
* or a TOEFL Test (Computer-based) score of 250 or more with a minimum essay rating of 5
* or an NCUK PMP EAP Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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