Architecture

Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: September
Study mode:: Full-time
Course duration:: 2 years
Campus:: Mount Pleasant

Course modules

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Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Theory and Research 1: Theoretical Studies and Research Methods
30 credits

Design for Heritage and Conservation
30 credits

Integrated Design 1: Options for Resilient Living
30 credits

Practice and Legislation: Understanding the Designer's Role in the Contemporary Built Environment
30 credits

Theory and Research 2: Thesis Studies - Critical Writing and Design Research
30 credits

Urban Design 2: Thesis Urban Strategy
30 credits

Integrated Design 2: Thesis Architectural Design - Ideas Through Building
60 credits

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

MSc students must have successfully completed the LJMU/SLIIT collaborative BSc (Hons) Architecture programme or the LJMU BA (hons) Architecture programme or an equivalent RIBA Part 1 validated programme of study. They must also have completed at least 6 months in professional practice. LJMU/SLIIT Architecture graduates are offered a place automatically if they attain a degree classification of 2.1 or above. LJMU/SLIIT graduates with a 2.2 or 3rd class degree and all applicants from other institutions are required to submit a digital portfolio or present a portfolio at interview prior to an offer being made.

International requirements

Other international requirements

We welcome overseas applicants who will be considered in line with normal entry requirements, although English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest) or equivalent is required Equivalent overseas qualifications will be accepted together with an electronic portfolio.

How to apply

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