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Lancaster University: Architecture (Master of)
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts (LICA) |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MArch Studies
Summary
**Why Lancaster?**
Our unique location adjacent to a small wood, on the edge of the Lake District World Heritage site, provides an excellent base from which to investigate the global climate emergency
Our collaborative community of students, researchers and practitioners are collectively engaged in the exploration of ethical practice.
Work with practices on significant UK projects including Eden North and Lancaster Garden Village to influence the future direction of the profession.
We teach in a boutique environment that equips students with essential skills including fabrication and prototyping, parametricism, machine learning and carbon calculation.
You will work in your own dedicated studio space, open 24/7 for you to draw, model and think in.
The architecture industry is changing in response to the climate crisis. To keep up, you need to be agile, flexible and quick at finding sustainable solutions. Join us at Lancaster to perfect the skills you need to be a leader in this profession and tackle the pressing problems facing the world today.
**Addressing the big questions**
Our team of architects are committed to looking closely at how to design thoughtfully and ethically to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. The course has been designed to prioritise three themes to drive this change.
- The Climate Emergency
- Future Practice
- Digital Crafting
Studying here, you’ll spend half the time in studio, and spend the rest of the time in workshops, lectures or seminars. Our design project themes cover a diverse range of areas, from policy and community to parametric and generative architecture. You might also look at the climate crisis or Arts and Crafts in architecture.
**Spend time in the studio**
As well as an individual working space in our studios, you'll use our workshops where you can do model-making at various scales, use hand tools and become familiar with digital fabrication equipment. Our digital facilities also include laser scanning, visualisation kits and large-scale printing, as well as access to all the specialist software you need.
Carrying out your own piece of research will be a key part of this course. It will also be your opportunity to look at an area of architecture through an ethical lens. We’ll prepare you for this project by exploring the methods you can apply to address the crucial questions in this area.
**Accreditation**
The M.Arch. Master's of Architecture (Part II) is fully accredited by the ARB (Architects Registration Board). It is expected that validation by the RIBA will follow when our first Master's cohort graduates.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (UK Hons) degree or equivalent in architecture or a related discipline A digital portfolio of your work will be required We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
**Why Lancaster?**
Our unique location adjacent to a small wood, on the edge of the Lake District World Heritage site, provides an excellent base from which to investigate the global climate emergency
Our collaborative community of students, researchers and practitioners are collectively engaged in the exploration of ethical practice.
Work with practices on significant UK projects including Eden North and Lancaster Garden Village to influence the future direction of the profession.
We teach in a boutique environment that equips students with essential skills including fabrication and prototyping, parametricism, machine learning and carbon calculation.
You will work in your own dedicated studio space, open 24/7 for you to draw, model and think in.
The architecture industry is changing in response to the climate crisis. To keep up, you need to be agile, flexible and quick at finding sustainable solutions. Join us at Lancaster to perfect the skills you need to be a leader in this profession and tackle the pressing problems facing the world today.
**Addressing the big questions**
Our team of architects are committed to looking closely at how to design thoughtfully and ethically to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. The course has been designed to prioritise three themes to drive this change.
- The Climate Emergency
- Future Practice
- Digital Crafting
Studying here, you’ll spend half the time in studio, and spend the rest of the time in workshops, lectures or seminars. Our design project themes cover a diverse range of areas, from policy and community to parametric and generative architecture. You might also look at the climate crisis or Arts and Crafts in architecture.
**Spend time in the studio**
As well as an individual working space in our studios, you'll use our workshops where you can do model-making at various scales, use hand tools and become familiar with digital fabrication equipment. Our digital facilities also include laser scanning, visualisation kits and large-scale printing, as well as access to all the specialist software you need.
Carrying out your own piece of research will be a key part of this course. It will also be your opportunity to look at an area of architecture through an ethical lens. We’ll prepare you for this project by exploring the methods you can apply to address the crucial questions in this area.
**Accreditation**
The M.Arch. Master's of Architecture (Part II) is fully accredited by the ARB (Architects Registration Board). It is expected that validation by the RIBA will follow when our first Master's cohort graduates.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (UK Hons) degree or equivalent in architecture or a related discipline A digital portfolio of your work will be required We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
The driving principles behind our new Master's degree in Architecture are sustainability and an ethical approach to professional practice.
Our School of Architecture aims to produce graduates who are equipped with the skills, knowledge and competency to address key global problems that deeply impact society.
Lancaster University is ranked as one of the top universities in the UK, with a strong track record for graduate employment. Building on our institutional reputation for excellence in teaching and research, the new Master of Architecture programme (MArch) has been designed from scratch and incorporates the latest thinking and research in the field. You will work with some of UK’s leading designers, architects, academics and researchers in a collaborative atmosphere that strives towards positive social, economic, technological and environmental change.
- You will develop advanced digital skills to enable the production and fabrication of ideas including advanced Parametric, GIS and BIM techniques, alongside relevant presentation skills supported through dedicated IT facilities.
- Professionalism in practice is developed through casework, contextual studies and work placements, which will enable you to develop understand the future direction of the profession.
- Design studio is the core activity for the M.Arch. This is a collaborative community of academics, practitioners and students all engaged collectively in the pursuit of architectural design and research excellence.
- You will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that will enable you to be agile and ethical in your practice, and ready to meet the challenges posed by contemporary global problems such as climate emergency, work force automation, data security and the ageing population.
Through the Part 2 Architecture programme at Lancaster University you will gain both advanced research skills as well as a high level of technological knowledge, and skills in application and innovation. This combination is indispensable within design, fabrication and construction teams.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (UK Hons) degree or equivalent in architecture or a related discipline A digital portfolio of your work will be required We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
The driving principles behind our new Master's degree in Architecture are sustainability and an ethical approach to professional practice.
Our School of Architecture aims to produce graduates who are equipped with the skills, knowledge and competency to address key global problems that deeply impact society.
Lancaster University is ranked as one of the top universities in the UK, with a strong track record for graduate employment. Building on our institutional reputation for excellence in teaching and research, the new Master of Architecture programme (MArch) has been designed from scratch and incorporates the latest thinking and research in the field. You will work with some of UK’s leading designers, architects, academics and researchers in a collaborative atmosphere that strives towards positive social, economic, technological and environmental change.
- You will develop advanced digital skills to enable the production and fabrication of ideas including advanced Parametric, GIS and BIM techniques, alongside relevant presentation skills supported through dedicated IT facilities.
- Professionalism in practice is developed through casework, contextual studies and work placements, which will enable you to develop understand the future direction of the profession.
- Design studio is the core activity for the M.Arch. This is a collaborative community of academics, practitioners and students all engaged collectively in the pursuit of architectural design and research excellence.
- You will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that will enable you to be agile and ethical in your practice, and ready to meet the challenges posed by contemporary global problems such as climate emergency, work force automation, data security and the ageing population.
Through the Part 2 Architecture programme at Lancaster University you will gain both advanced research skills as well as a high level of technological knowledge, and skills in application and innovation. This combination is indispensable within design, fabrication and construction teams.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (UK Hons) degree or equivalent in architecture or a related discipline A digital portfolio of your work will be required We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
We are proud to be highly ranked in three major UK league tables. We are also climbing in the world rankings and are currently in the top 125 out of more than …
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