Architecture (Taught)

Overview
If you’re ready to advance your career in architecture, then our MArch Architecture degree course is the ideal next step on your pathway to become a qualified architect.

This course leads to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Registration Board (ARB) Part 2 exemption and teaches the professional and creative skills needed for a successful architectural career.

Our studio-based course offers a range of design studios which you can choose to join. Each has its own design ethos, theoretical positions, design briefs, and investigation methodologies.

You’ll unpack architectural topics such as urbanism, landscape, sustainability and culture, and broaden your existing knowledge, experience and skills into a postgraduate qualification.

Eligibility
This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.

Course highlights

• Develop the creative and professional abilities needed to become a practicing architect

• Engage in collaborative projects

• Attend guest lectures by practice directors, academic experts, and engineers, to deepen your industry knowledge – past ones include ACG, Design Engine, and Richard Sennett

• Showcase yourself to employers and local practices by taking part in Employers Evening and the End of Year Show

• Study a range of topics to enhance your abilities – from project management in architecture to using technology creatively and model making

• Learn what it takes to make a successful architectural practice and business

Course Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year

• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams

• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/march-architecture#modules

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Architects Registration Board
• Royal Institute of British Architects