Architecture | Oxford Brookes University

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Course summary

Experience a transformative journey in architecture with the Masters in Architecture at Oxford Brookes. Our program is designed to empower you, the creator, by fostering experimental and speculative approaches to architectural design and function.

If you're seeking a professionally accredited course for ARB and RIBA pt II or LAM, explore our MArchD course.

You’ll have the support to develop the skills for your own independent design research projects. We prioritize your freedom of thought and research, allowing you to merge your understanding of architecture and personal experiences with boundless experimentation.

You’ll learn in a studio environment which provides the perfect setting for you to experiment with a wide range of mediums, including collage, drawing, 3D printing, and AI. We also invite specialists to conduct workshops, challenging you to question your perspectives, surroundings, and attitudes across different areas. By engaging in these activities, you will develop essential skills that will shape your future.

Assessment method

The assessment on the taught modules is 100% coursework and include:

design presentations
seminar papers
essays.

Studio critiques by an invited jury provide formative feedback.

For your dissertation you can produce:

a project
artefact or portfolio in a variety of media
written work.

How to apply

International applicants

If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components.

An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.

Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Entry requirements

The course is intended for students who have completed their professional role-orientated education and wish to undertake speculative design-based research.

Thus it is expected that applicants from the field of architecture will already possess an accredited graduate diploma or postgraduate degree in architecture (UK), a professional master's in architecture (US), or the international equivalent.

Admission to the course will normally be open to applicants who fulfil one of the following:

hold a good undergraduate honours degree, min 2.2 (or international equivalent), in Architecture or a discipline relevant to Architecture
have an appropriate professional background and experience of designing architecture, or an alternative design discipline with strong similarities

The course also welcomes applicants from other design fields: e.g Product Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design and Interior Design. Such applicants should possess strong undergraduate degree achievement. Such applicants should possess strong undergraduate degree achievement.

Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

English language requirements

At least 6.5 in IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 across all four components of the test.

If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications https://www.brookes.ac.uk/international/applying-to-arriving/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
EU	£17950	Year 1
England	£10800	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£10800	Year 1
Scotland	£10800	Year 1
Wales	£10800	Year 1
Channel Islands	£10800	Year 1
International	£17950	Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.