Architecture Part 2, MArch

MArch Architecture at Greenwich

Greenwich's MArch Architecture program provides students with a comprehensive and contemporary architectural education, combining academic rigor with professional training. Located in the innovative Stockwell Street Building, designed by Heneghan Peng, the program offers a cutting-edge learning environment, focusing on advanced building design, digital representation, and integrated design projects. Students also have the opportunity to complete a thesis tailored to their individual interests, preparing them for future architectural practice.

Key Features:

• Curriculum:
• Year 1:
• Design Realisation (40 credits)
• Theories of Architecture (20 credits)
• Building Design (40 credits)
• Future Representations (20 credits)
• Year 2:
• Advanced Architectural Design (40 credits each for Project Themes and Major Project)
• Architectural Thesis (40 credits)
• Study Options:
• Available as a two-year full-time or three-year part-time program.
• Part-time students attend classes two days a week.
• Bursaries:
• £18,500 cash bursary or fee waiver available for eligible students.
• Professional Exemption:
• Successful completion grants exemption from the ARB and RIBA Part 2 Examination in Professional Practice.

Workload:

• Full-time students can expect approximately 40 hours per week of study, equivalent to a full-time job.
• Part-time students will have a reduced workload, attending classes two days a week.

Career Preparation:

Graduates are well-prepared for careers as national and international architects, with direct support from the Employability Officer and Greenwich’s central Employability and Careers Service. Services include:

• CV clinics
• Mock interviews
• Skills workshops

Support Services:

• Academic Skills & Study Support: Includes access to Adobe Creative Cloud software, and additional resources for academic English and mathematics.
• Opportunities to showcase work at an end-of-year exhibition.
• Training in IT packages necessary for architectural design and practice.

This program merges practical architectural training with in-depth academic study, providing students with the skills and support they need to create exceptional portfolios and thrive in the architectural profession.