Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MArch

Typical offer

Applicants must have:

• Preferably ARB/RIBA Part 1 or exemption from it, but we will consider applications without Part 1 who have undertaken non-UK or non-validated architecture degrees. Before qualifying as a UK architect, students must have obtained Part 1, as well as Part 2 and 3. Please contact the ARB regarding eligibility for their Prescribed Part 1 exam;
• in most cases, not less than 40 weeks of appropriate professional experience prior to entry;
• a high level of basic design skill as well as an ability to engage in a rigorous, graduate programme of study;
• an understanding of architecture as both an academic subject and an ongoing practice; and
• a commitment and motivation to the practice of architecture.

We will give preference to applicants who have:

• 2:2 or above honours degree; and
• evidence of a range of experience in either architectural practice or an allied design/construction environment.

Portfolio guidance

We will be reviewing your portfolio with four key values in mind: questioning, curiosity, technical ability, and enthusiasm. Your portfolio should demonstrate these values through your strengths, abilities and experiences evidencing a high level of basic design skill as well as an ability to engage in a rigorous, graduate programme of study and an understanding of architecture as both an academic subject and an ongoing practice. We are looking for your potential to succeed on the course and welcome applications from those with diverse experiences or educational backgrounds. You may wish to refer to REGISTER website for current MArch student work and Unit agendas.

Your portfolio should include:

Carefully edited work, setting out a clear narrative and logical sequence of themes or techniques, in order to produce an exciting, creative and representative portfolio encompassing:

• Academic work from your undergraduate degree
• Work undertaken in architectural practice, evidencing appropriate professional experience prior to entry (at least 40 weeks)
• Independent work, such as architectural competition entries, travel sketches, photography projects or any other work in any other media that illustrates your range of skills and expresses your architectural ideas and sensibilities
• Your personal statement which explains your reasons for choosing to apply to the MArch course at KSA, and the interests that you want to bring to your MArch studies and further develop.

Digital portfolio format requirements

• A portfolio of 15 to 20 pages, landscape orientation and saved/uploaded as a print-based or interactive PDF file.
• Include project titles and a brief description of each project explaining your intentions and your individual involvement if presenting a group project.
• Moving image works can optionally be included but are not required and should be uploaded to Vimeo or YouTube – please supply these links in your portfolio and make sure they are active and work on all platforms.
• Ensure that images are of a high quality and at least 72 dpi.

International

We welcome applications from international students subject to the Typical Offer requirements above.

If you have studied or qualified to be an architect outside the UK, including RIBA validated qualifications completed outside the UK or EU, you will hold RIBA Part 2 on successful graduation from the MArch Architecture at Kingston.

To fully qualify as an architect in the UK you would also need your RIBA Part 1 (which usually comes with an RIBA accredited Bachelor degree in the UK but which can also be gained from the ARB's Prescribed Examinations service) before applying for a RIBA Part 3 course.

English language requirements

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. Make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from recognised majority-English-speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

Country-specific information

You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

Prior learning - AP(E)L

We actively encourage applications from those who feel their prior academic and professional experience will enable them to enter directly into the final year. Please contact the Course Leader directly to discuss further, or contact the faculty office for more information.