Master of Architecture
- Reading, United Kingdom
- 1.83 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Architectural designer
- Architectural project manager
- Architectural fabricator
- Design-build professional
- Architectural journalist
- Architectural researcher
- Architectural renderer
- Urban developer
Curriculum
- Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
- Architectural and urban history
- Digital visualization
- Building technology
- Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- You must have achieved a 2:2 or higher on an ARB Prescribed (accredited) award.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Listening
- PTE Academic 17 Writing
- Duolingo 18 Reading
- Cambridge 20 Speaking)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Academic or Professional References
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- Portfolio
- Or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £32,850 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Whiteknights campus, Reading |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Reading postgraduate Master’s Excellence Scholarships for eligible international taught Master’s students provide competitive tuition awards (typically GBP 4,000–10,000 in published schemes). Academic achievement and course eligibility apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Reading postgraduate Master’s Excellence Scholarships for eligible international taught Master’s students provide competitive tuition awards (typically GBP 4,000–10,000 in published schemes). Academic achievement and course eligibility apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.83 years.
Tuition is £32,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £19,646 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Listening, PTE Academic 17 Writing, Duolingo 18 Reading, Cambridge 20 Speaking). A portfolio is required.
Reading postgraduate Master’s Excellence Scholarships for eligible international taught Master’s students provide competitive tuition awards (typically GBP 4,000–10,000 in published schemes). Academic achievement and course eligibility apply.