MArch Architecture

The Architecture (MArch) course offered at Queen's University Belfast is a two-year program focused on critical contemporary architectural design concerns. It proposes an open-minded approach to architecture and gives students a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills, enabling them to become creative problem solvers.Course Content: The course is divided into three stages – foundational, specialist exploration and synthetization. The program includes a range of individual and collaborative projects, aimed at developing students' understanding of complex architectural concepts. Other core aspects of the curriculum include critical reading, research methodologies, and written submissions to support studio projects.Key Modules: The program includes several key modules such as Design Thesis, Advances in Architectural Design, and Architectural Research Methods. Additionally, the Practical Experience and Development Record (PEDR) module will enable students to gain requisite practical experience.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).Future Careers: Students graduating from the Master of Architecture program have a range of career options available to them, including in architecture firms, construction companies, and design consultancy firms. Graduates could also have careers within the wider built environment sector, including project management, planning, estate and property management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.