Course Overview
The MArch Master of Architecture at Cardiff University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Continue your journey to become a qualified architect, confident in your ability to confront the challenges posed by a competitive and changing world. Our two-year MArch will take you to an advanced level of architectural design. You’ll explore the full range of skills required to be an architect, while focusing on developing your personal outlook and professional experience. The first year of the programme will be spent predominantly in architectural practice, on a placement which you will need to secure before you enrol. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | In order to be considered for an offer for this programme, the following entry requirements apply. We will be able to progress your application once the information listed in each of the points below is provided. With your online application you will need to provide: A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in architecture from a UK institution recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Architects Registration Board |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Home Student Fee
£4,895
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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