MArch Architecture

The Architecture MArch course, offered at Birmingham City University for the academic year 2024-25, is designed to satisfy the criteria of the second part of the professional qualification in Architecture. It adopts a process-based approach, stimulating creativity and developing problem-solving abilities through a series of gradually complex design projects, complemented by lectures and seminars that provide a solid grounding in history, theory, technology, and sustainability.Course Content: In this course, you will explore various historical and contemporary architectural design theories, technical aspects of building production, and the legislative framework that shapes architectural practice. It includes a thesis project which is the result of an individually conducted research.Key Modules: The course structure includes Design Project (MArch) Part 1, Design Project (MArch) Part 2, Dissertation (MArch) and History and Theory Component (MArch).Accreditations: This course is undertaken in combination with work experience which gives you the opportunity to gain RIBA Part 2 exemption.Future Careers: After completion of this course, following the successful completion of a period of work-based Professional Training and the RIBA Part 3 examination, you will become a registered architect, enabling you to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in architectural practices, design agencies, construction, planning, property law, teaching, and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/architecture-march-2024-25).