The MA Architecture at the University of Salford provides a rigorous postgraduate pathway for aspiring architects seeking to engage with contemporary challenges in the built environment. Situated within a city renowned as a hub for the creative industries and innovation, this program is ideal for students eager to explore the intersection of place, culture, and technology. You will be immersed in the Salford Laboratory of Architecture (S-LAB), a dynamic research environment fostering experimentation and collaboration. This Masters degree is designed to equip you with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to address complex socio-environmental systems with imaginative curiosity and techno-ecological ingenuity.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is delivered over two years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes design studios, construction science, and essential historical and theoretical methodologies. You will undertake significant research through a dissertation in your second year, culminating in a body of work that showcases your developed expertise. The University of Salford's MArch program holds Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) candidate status and is prescribed at Part 2 Level by the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB). Graduates who hold a recognised Part 1 qualification are eligible to progress to Part 3, enabling registration as an architect and RIBA membership.