Master of Architecture
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 2 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: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): 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
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
- A 2:1 or higher for a few
- Subject-related for some
- Portfolio or work experience for some
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Portfolio of relevant work
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Architecture admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £10,539 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture |
| Department | Leicester School of Architecture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Architecture. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Architecture.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,600 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £10,539 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Architecture.