The MArch Architecture (Part II) at the University of Central Lancashire is your next step towards professional architectural registration, building upon your Part 1 knowledge with advanced design innovation and critical thinking. This postgraduate Masters degree is designed for ambitious students eager to explore complex urban and rural design challenges, engaging with contemporary issues like sustainable urbanism, post-industrial regeneration, and heritage protection. You will delve into the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of architectural design, preparing you to tackle the multifaceted demands of the profession in a rapidly changing world.
This full-time, on-campus course, studied over two years, immerses you in a studio-based learning environment. You will work alongside leading thinkers and practitioners, utilising state-of-the-art facilities including model-making workshops and digital fabrication tools. Through modules like Critical and Cultural Context, Innovation and Realisation, and Design 1 & 2, you will develop sophisticated design strategies and research methodologies. Your final year culminates in a substantial written thesis, allowing you to pursue an independent research project and graduate with a portfolio ready for advanced architectural practice.