The Architecture MA at the University of Westminster is designed for aspiring architects and designers who wish to critically engage with the complex interplay between globalization, socio-economic conditions, and cultural identity in shaping our built environment. You will explore pressing themes such as race, gender, and conflict through creative design projects, developing a sophisticated understanding of spatial, material, and formal resolution. This postgraduate degree offers a vital platform for examining architectural theory within the current socio-political context, encouraging innovative approaches to design praxis and representation.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will engage with core modules including Research and Thesis Positioning and a Major Thesis Project, alongside a selection of four option modules. You have the opportunity to pursue a named specialisation pathway, such as Cultural Identity and Globalisation, Digital Media, or History and Theory, or to curate your own unique combination of studies. Through intensive design work and live projects, you will refine your critical thinking and creative skills, preparing you for diverse career paths in architectural practice, research, or further academic study.