Architecture (RIBA part 2) (Taught)

The Master of Architecture (MArch) RIBA Part II course is a highly creative, research-led and professional two-year masters rooted in studio laboratories and driven by individual enquiry. The MArch course is prescribed by the ARB and validated by RIBA, giving exemption from RIBA Part II.

We are part of the vibrant range of arts and humanities courses that the university has to offer. Our distinct research-led approach filters through all aspects of this course, with rigorous inquiry fusing innovation, regulation and social commentary. This student-focused approach offers the opportunity for you to investigate your personal architectural agenda, developing your own critical position and design language prior to entry into the profession.

The studio laboratories are driven by tutors’ personal research agendas and all staff are actively engaged within this field of enquiry as academics or practitioners. The stimulating mix of practitioners and academics across the course builds conversations, with visiting lecturers and critics further feeding the dialogue. Recent visiting lecturers have included Neil Denari, Perry Kulper, Chris Thurlbourne, Michael Jemtrud, and our close links with practice ensure stimulating review panels. We place critical thought at our core and look forward to you joining the conversation.

Top reasons to choose this course

• RIBA/ARB accredited – Take the next step towards becoming a qualified architect with a course that meets professional standards.

• Studio-based learning – Work from dynamic studios shaped by tutors’ cutting-edge research and real-world practice where your ideas can thrive.

• ** Socially engaged** – Engage with topics that explore architecture’s role in addressing social, environmental, and cultural change.

• Creative collaboration – Become part of Brighton’s vibrant and collaborative environment, where your creativity is nurtured and challenged.

• Innovative curriculum – Deepen the design thinking, research methods, and critical perspectives you developed during your undergraduate studies, wherever you studied.

• ** Expert-led learning** – You'll be mentored by researchers and industry professionals shaping the future of design and architecture.