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Digital Architectonics – (M.Phil.)
University of Bath
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,150 - ≈ € 17,330 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Bath / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bath
The primary aim of this new programme is to encourage CAD approaches which span the disciplines of computational geometry, parametric modelling, computer graphics, architecture, structural engineering and environmental design. It prepares students for practice in the world's most innovative architectural and engineering offices, or alternatively for doctoral research in Computer-Aided Architectural Design.
As a masters-level programme of supervised individual research, with supporting taught elements, it leads students to a theoretical and practical understanding of how software tools are constructed, customised and operated, combined with a critical understanding of how they contribute to current design practices. This is achieved through a combination of a case-study, supervised reading, lecture units, and a challenging practical project. The latter culminates in a written thesis describing the research leading to a software prototype, and its use to tackle a realistic design problem.
Qualifications and durations
* Full-time MPhil 1 Year
* Part-time MPhil 2 Years
Contents
Main areas of research
The promotion of collaborative research between Architecture and Civil Engineering is fundamental to our research. There are three interdisciplinary research groups: the Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA), the BRE-sponsored Centre in Innovative Construction Materials (BRE CICM) and the Engineering and Design of Environments Research Unit (EDEn). Closely associated with the Department is the industrially-funded Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT). Current research includes:
CASA
* Renaissance history and theory
* contemporary architectural theory
* Greek and Roman architecture
* computer tools for urban design
* architectural conservation
* computer modelling of historic buildings and sites
* urban environment and sustainability
BRE CICM
* advanced composites in construction
* natural fibre composite materials
* low carbon cements
* innovative timber and masonry engineering
* natural building materials
* unfired masonry construction
* traditional construction materials
* geotextiles in construction
* structural glass
EDEn
* building acoustics
* thermal comfort and urban microclimate
* environmental modelling
* rational use of energy in the built environment
* combined use of natural and electric lighting in buildings
* sustainable infrastructure design
* façade engineering
* fire performance
* computational fluid dynamics
* coastal and offshore engineering
* wave energy converters
* wind interaction with structures
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Requirements
Normally at least an upper second class honours degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent will be required. Some experience of programming, and of architectural or structural engineering practice, is desirable. Candidates should expect to be interviewed prior to admission.
The minimum non-graduate qualifications* acceptable for admission to the University of Bath are:
* A Diploma of Architecture of a recognised School of Architecture.
* Membership by examination of a recognised Professional Institution of at least Associate status.
* A relevant postgraduate diploma.
* Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field in industry, in teaching, or in a government establishment, together with authorship of technical papers or other work of an acceptable academic standard, e.g. design work.
* Except where otherwise stated, these conditions refer to candidates for the Degree of Master only.
English requirements
IELTS 7.0 (with not less than 6.5 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in TWE or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.
References
One reference, signed and on headed paper, is required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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