Architecture and Urbanism
Architecture and Urbanism
About
Course Information
BA (Hons) Art History and Curating combines the study of Art between 1800 and the present day with the study of curatorial practices during the same period, together with the essential practical skills and critical perspectives necessary to the contemporary curator. The programme addresses a diverse range of artists, movements, exhibitions and display spaces as well as theoretical approaches to art history and curating.
Features and benefits
- As a MA Architecture and Urbanism student of Manchester School of Architecture, you will study a degree that is delivered jointly by The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. You will therefore benefit from the facilities and resources of both institutions such as libraries, computer suites, making and media workshops and much more. Upon successful completion of your studies you will receive one degree certificate. The joint award certificate includes each institutions crest and awarding body title.
- This is an internationally engaged course that actively disseminates students' thesis work through conferences, exhibitions, competitions and publications
Requirements
Entry Requirements
You should have a four-year bachelors degree.
English Program Requirements
You need to have a recognised English language qualification to study at Manchester Metropolitan.
The score required will vary depending on the qualification and the area of study you have chosen. If you hold an offer of a place from the University, your offer will give you the specific requirements for your course.
Typical International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirements are:
- 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for undergraduate courses
- 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for postgraduate courses
Visit our English language requirements page for examples of recognised tests and minimum acceptable scores.
Career
Career Prospects
Graduates have gone on to work with leading architectural, urbanism and town planning practices both nationally and internationally. An increasing number of graduates enrol on further research degrees at doctoral level.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,000How to Apply
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1. Apply
Apply directly
Apply Online
You can apply online for most of our postgraduate taught courses. To do this, search our online prospectus to find the course you are interested in and select ‘Apply online now’.
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Application Form
Please note, some professional courses have different application procedures which are explained within the course information in our online prospectus.
Read the guidance notes on the application form carefully and provide the necessary documents to help speed up your application. Standard supporting documents include:
- copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates
- two references, one of which must be an academic reference
- your personal statement
- evidence of your English language proficiency
Some courses will have additional application requirements so check the individual course entries on our online prospectus. Art and design applicants are usually required to submit a link to their digital portfolio.
Please be aware the University cannot make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript is acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.
There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.
Disability service
If you have a disability and require support with your studies, you can email our Disability Service at [email protected] to find out more about support arrangements.
Apply through an education adviser or partner
Our in-country advisers and partners have a lot of experience guiding international students through their application to study at Manchester Metropolitan.
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Disability service
If you have a disability and require support with your studies, you can email our disability service at [email protected] to find out more about support arrangements.
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2. Accept your offer
If you have applied directly
We try to make a decision about your application within five working days, but sometimes it may take longer.
If you apply during the summer it may take longer so we advise you to apply as early as possible.
If your application is successful, we will email your offer letter to you. It is important that you provide us with your current email address. Your offer letter will tell you if you need to obtain an ATAS Certificate.
If you applied using our online application service, please log into your account to accept your offer. Or, email [email protected] to confirm that you would like to accept your offer.
What type of offer will you receive?
If you have already met all of the entry requirements for your course we can make you an unconditional offer.
If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.
English Language
For information about English language requirements, see our English language requirements section
If you have applied through an education partner or adviser
Receiving and accepting your offer
We will email our decision on your application directly to your adviser or partner so that they can help with your next steps. Please inform them if you wish to accept your offer.
What type of offer will you receive?
If you have already met all of the entry requirements for your course we can make you an unconditional offer.
If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.
English Language
For information about English language requirements, see our English language requirements section
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3. Meet your offer conditions
If you have met all of the entry requirements for your course when you applied, we can make you an unconditional offer. You can skip to the next step.
If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.
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4. Pay your deposit
If you have accepted your offer to study at Manchester Metropolitan, you must pay a tuition fee deposit to secure your place.
The deposit is first of your tuition fee payments. It is deducted from your total tuition fees.
For more information on how to pay your deposit, see our tuition fees pages.
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5. Request your CAS
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is a unique reference number you need to study in the UK. Find out how to apply for a CAS
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6. Apply for your visa
For information on applying for a visa, please check our visa and immigration guidance
Architecture and Urbanism
Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom,
Manchester