MArch Architecture

This course is built on Wolverhampton's rich heritage and its unique position in the Black Country — widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. As the region undergoes major redevelopment, the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering works directly with local authorities and private companies, giving you a genuine role in shaping that change rather than studying it from a distance.

At the centre of that story is our Springfield Site — a £100 million transformation of a 12-acre, Grade II listed former brewery into one of Europe's largest specialist Architecture and Built Environment campuses, bringing together business and education to maximise impact on the local economy.

The Springfield Site sits just north of the new £150 million Transport Hub and a 10-minute walk from City Campus, acting as a catalyst for economic and social regeneration in an area earmarked for 1,200 new homes and 60,000 sq ft of retail and commercial space — a live case study in the kind of regeneration you'll be trained to lead.

• Specialist studios and your own personal workspace at the Springfield Site
• Extensive workshops and fabrication facilities, from traditional modelmaking to advanced digital fabrication
• Direct links with local authorities and developers shaping the Black Country's regeneration
• Well-connected campus location — close to the new Transport Hub and City Campus

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Generate complex, original design proposals that respond to current architectural issues and test new hypotheses and speculations
• Use a full range of visual, oral and written media to test, analyse, critically appraise and explain your design proposals
• Critically evaluate materials, processes and construction techniques, and integrate that evaluation into practical, buildable design proposals
• Advance knowledge through research to produce clear, logically argued, original written work on architectural culture, theory and design
• Understand the architect's role in procurement, building production and the legislation that governs both
• Apply problem-solving skills, professional judgement and initiative to make sound decisions in complex, unpredictable circumstances
• Identify your own learning needs and take personal responsibility for preparing yourself for qualification as an architect

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years of study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

A second class honour undergraduate degree in Architecture RIBA/ARB Part 1, or similar degree in the case of EU and Overseas courses. Applicants with non-ARB prescribed undergraduate architecture degrees who wish to register in the UK as an architect eventually would have to pass the ARB Prescribed Examination.

Applicants are normally expected to have completed at least 9 months of ‘year out’ placement in practice, or have equivalent experience. However, practical experience is not required for entry to the MArch, though applicants should note that a minimum of 24 months of logged professional experience are required to undertake a Part III examination and to register as an architect in the UK, this should include at least 12 months working in the EEA, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, under the direct supervision of an architect. 12 of the 24 months' experience should have been undertaken in the two years immediately before taking the Part III examination.

Portfolio

Applicants will be asked to provide a convincing portfolio of academic and professional architectural design works.

International Applicants

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

• English Language requirements are normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification English Language Requirements
• For further information relating to overseas qualification please use the following link https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/our-locations/your-country/

"Coming straight from my Architecture undergraduate degree from another university into the MArch at Wolverhampton, without taking a year out, was a big jump. However, the university made the transition smooth, with strong support from the architectural team and plenty of opportunities to learn and develop as a person and an Architect. Opportunities provided by the University opened doors for me, leading to a job almost immediately after graduation - something I’m genuinely grateful for!"

Sam Underwood, Part 2 Architectural Assistant (DHA Architects)

Architects Registration Board (ARB)

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 2 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £13,206 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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