Description

Contents

Syllabus (11/12*)

Stage 1

* Research methods for creative practice(MA courses common unit) - concerned with the development of appropriate research methods for creative practice. You are introduced to a range of research and communication methods and tools appropriate to an advanced level of study in creative disciplines.
* Issues in contemporary practice(MA courses common unit) - you examine diverging relationships between theory and practice in the context of the discipline of architecture. However, in architectural discourse the term 'practice' is often conflated with professional practice: whilst the consideration of professional practice(s) is not excluded from this unit, the unit is more focused on the investigation of ways in which practice-based activities writing, drawing, modelling, building, to name a few might be implemented as modes of research.
* Creative Practice (Architecture) - develop your creative practice in order to inform the detailed development of your project proposal for stages 2 and 3 of the course.

Stage 2

* Project development (Architecture) - your MA project as research practice truly begins, your project takes shape and you develop as an independent researcher and practitioner.

Stage 3

* Project realisation and reflection (Architecture) - you apply the knowledge gained in the previous stage theoretical, practical and methodological) to a final body of work an/or written dissertation
* Project publication and dissemination (MA courses common unit) - this final part of your MA combines an ability to define and produce a form of your completed visual work for professional/public dissemination with the pursuit of your own professional ambitions.

* Please note the syllabus content is for the academic year indicated and is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change.

Requirements

Entry requirements

* A good Honours degree (normally 2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline, and/or;
* Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English a certificate is required as evidence that you have an average IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component) or equivalent.

You may be offered a place on a course on the condition that you improve your English language and study skills. We offer two pre-sessional English language courses which can improve your IELTS score by a maximum of 1.0 and 0.5, or equivalent.

Portfolio

Your portfolio should include a selection of images of recent work, evidence of written work and a CV. Enthusiasm for your subject and the desire to succeed is essential.

English Language Requirements