The Architecture (Practice-Based) Masters Degree at Queen's University Belfast invites you to make an original contribution to the discipline through rigorous academic inquiry and hands-on research. You will explore the complex interplay of sustainability, climate change, identity, heritage, and craft within contemporary architecture and urbanism. This postgraduate course is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of cultural, historic, and technological contexts, and to develop new knowledge through innovative design thinking and practice-based research within a diverse and supportive academic environment.
You will study full-time on campus over two years, working closely with supervisors and engaging with the School of Natural and Built Environment’s research clusters. This programme offers unique opportunities to connect with global research through university symposiums, seminars, and conferences, and to collaborate with international institutions and industry partners. You will develop your research-by-design skills, potentially documenting new processes and situations created by your own design thinking. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for advanced roles in architectural practice, research, or further doctoral studies.