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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Manchester School of Architecture

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

MA ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM ALLOWS YOU TO STUDY, AND CONDUCT IN-DEPTH RESEARCH INTO THE INFLUENCE OF GLOBAL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC FORCES ON CONTEMPORARY CITIES.

Throughout the course, you will explore the design, functioning and future of urban situations in written, drawn and modelled work that builds on the legacy of twentieth century urban theory and is directed towards the development of sustainable cities.

The course is therefore perfect preparation for careers in roles associated with the development of sustainable urban spaces.

COURSE OVERVIEW

A taught postgraduate course that conducts research into how global cultural and economic forces influence contemporary cities. The design, functioning and future of urban situations is explored in written, drawn and modelled work that builds on the legacy of twentieth century urban theory and is directed towards the development of sustainable cities.

FEATURES

As a MA Architecture and Urbanism student of Manchester School of Architecture, you will study a degree that is delivered jointly by The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. You will therefore benefit from the facilities and resources of both institutions such as libraries, computer suites, making and media workshops and much more. Upon successful completion of your studies you will receive one degree certificate. The joint award certificate includes each institution’s crest and awarding body title.
This is an internationally engaged course that actively disseminates students' thesis work through conferences, exhibitions, competitions and publications

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates have gone on to work with leading architectural, urbanism and town planning practices both nationally and internationally. An increasing number of graduates enrol on further research degrees at doctoral level.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Through this course you will begin to engage directly with a chosen research subject area, gather data and formulate an original approach in your practice. You will synthesise your project culminating in the production of a leading-edge proposition until you present and contextualise your thesis. This internationally based course actively disseminates students' thesis work through conferences, exhibitions, competitions and publication.

ASSESSMENT

Self, peer and tutor-based assessment methods.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester School of Architecture

  • Campus address

    Manchester School of Architecture, Chatham Building, Cavendish Street, Manchester, Manchester, M15 6BR, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    10th out of 54 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    161 78%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    18th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.00 80%

    21st

    18

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