Typical A-level offer
AAA
Typical contextual A-level offer (what is this?)
AAB
Typical International Baccalaureate offer
36 points overall. 6, 6, 6 in higher-level subjects
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade B/6 , or;
IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in writing and no other sub-section below 6.0, or;
An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Benefit from facilities across two campuses, The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, as you study at the innovative collaboration between the two - Manchester School of Architecture.
We're one of the world's top 10 universities for Architecture and we're ranked 2nd in the UK (QS 2020 World University Rankings by Subject).
The course offers exemption from Part 1 of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) professional qualifications.
Join the Manchester Student Society Of Architecture - the UK's largest Architecture student society.
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Course content for year 1
Year 1 will provide you with an understanding of contemporary architectural practice.
You will study foundational principles in space-making, material expression, brief writing, contextual research, and the role of the humanities in the design process.
A series of studio projects and skills workshops will develop your architectural creative process.
Year 1 will culminate with events jointly undertaken with second and fifth-year students.
Studio 1.1
Establishes the principles and skills in research, analysis, argument and representation that support an understanding of architectural design.
Introduces the concept of thinking as a designer and learning by doing.
Studio 1.2
Apply your developing knowledge and skill base to projects that begin to promote the integration of sensual, functional and technological considerations in architectural design in a contemporary cultural setting.
Develop an understanding of design as a contemporary discourse.
Explore real-world situations that invite thinking that is imaginative, integrative and inclusive.
Humanities 1
Focuses on disciplinary fundamentals.
The groundwork is laid in this foundation year, introducing you to the history of the profession and to what architecture can be.
Technologies 1
Introduces you to the technological contexts for architectural design.
Develops skills in research, analysis, technical design, and visual representation.
Course content for year 2
In Year 2, the multi-layered nature of the design process is explored and urban theory and specialised sustainability knowledge is applied to design projects, transforming the aesthetic concepts of the first year into the techno-cultural strategies used by professionals.
You'll develop an increased awareness of architecture in a variety of contexts and improve your design processes and critical thinking skills.
Studio 2.1
Consolidates design capability.
Introduces public and social programmes with associated issues of sustainability, inclusivity and greater complexity in building programme, placing greater emphasis on relational abilities.
Studio 2.2
Consolidates design capability by extending the exploration of public and social programmes with associated issues of sustainability, inclusivity and complexity in building programme and technological manifestation.
Humanities 2
Introduces theories of architecture, practice and professionalism.
You will learn how architecture never exists in isolation, either as a design or academic discipline.
Technologies 2
You will explore in greater detail issues such as the use of industry leading environmental analysis software as a learning tool.
You will work in a team to critically deconstruct an existing precedent.
You will undertake a design project that builds directly on the analytical skills and knowledge of specific systems encountered in the building case study.
Course content for year 3
In Year 3, you will begin to formulate your individual position on contemporary architecture and urbanism.
The third year is organised around a themed `atelier' system. Each atelier applies a particular design methodology to an extended urban project which lasts the entire year.
The course culminates with an assessed self-build exhibition.
Studio 3.1
Introduces urbanism and develops the ability to apply techniques in analysis of and strategies for generic urban contexts as the basis for defining and developing a critical approach or agenda on the city. This is developed into a proposition for a major design study.
Studio 3.2
Develops ability in architectural design through the exploration of materials, structures, construction, and environmental modification integral with programmatic detail within a building design initiated in response to urban study.
Humanities 3
Learn how to mobilise knowledge of history and theory in contemporary architectural practice.
Choose from a series of electives, each related to staff research interests to ensure that course content addresses contemporary debates in the discipline.
Technologies 3
You will undertake a complex building case study.
Through lecture discussions, you will acquire skills in developing rigorous academic argument for the technological realisation of architectural propositions.
You will undertake a design project that synthesises the knowledge and skills in technological design accumulated during the course.
We're one of the most targeted universities by the nation's top employers.
BA Architecture graduates are highly valued for their confidence and creativity, and benefit from our strong links with national and international architectural practices. They have gone on to successful careers in areas including:
advertising;
architecture;
estate management;
project management;
real estate;
urban design;
web design.
Top employers of our BA Architecture graduates include Aedas, AR, Atkins, BDP, BroadwayMalyan, Foster + Partners, Hawkins\Brown, and Sheppard Robson.
Qualifying as an architect normally requires a combination of five years study at university and a minimum of two years practical experience before completing a final examination.
Many graduates study our Master of Architecture (MArch) course, which is recognised as a Part 2 qualification by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
