Architecture MArch
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,786 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Architecture MArch

    About

    If you’re ready to advance your career in architecture, then our MArch Architecture degree course is the ideal next step on your pathway to become a qualified architect.

    This course leads to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Registration Board (ARB) Part 2 exemption and teaches the professional and creative skills needed for a successful architectural career.

    Our studio-based course offers a range of design studios which you can choose to join. Each has its own design ethos, theoretical positions, design briefs, and investigation methodologies.

    You’ll unpack architectural topics such as urbanism, landscape, sustainability and culture, and broaden your existing knowledge, experience and skills into a postgraduate qualification.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Eligibility

    This course accepts UK, EU, and International students.

    September 2026 start

    • A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
    • Must be with RIBA Part 1 exemption, or equivalent.
    • Applicants would preferably have a year of professional, relevant experience.

    An online portfolio submission and/or interview may be required as part of the selection process.

    Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.

    Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

    If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

    To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

    You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:

    • you have a UK degree
    • you have a degree from a majority English-speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)
    • you are a national of a majority English-speaking country

    Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English-speaking countries will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements.

    If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    All applicants will be invited to attend an interview or be asked to submit a online portfolio in support of their application.

    For more information on how to put together a portfolio, read our Master of Architecture portfolio guide.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 61
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 91

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,786 / year(s)

    Architecture MArch

    University of Portsmouth

    University of Portsmouth

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Portsmouth