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Oxford Brookes University: Digital Craft in Architecture
| Institution | Oxford Brookes University |
|---|---|
| Department | Architecture |
| Web | http://www.brookes.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Develop your advanced digital design and making skills, focusing on the intersection of computational design, digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship. Collaborating with industry partners, you’ll combine critical theory with practical applications, ready for specialised roles in architectural practice and research.
Within Oxford’s unique ecosystem of academic excellence and craft heritage, and building on Oxford School of Architecture’s renowned vernacular architecture research, blend timeless craft knowledge with cutting-edge digital technologies. Taught by experts from pioneering firms like Mamou-Mani, MAKE and Grimshaw, you'll gain experience with robotic manufacturing, mixed reality and traditional hand tooling.
You’ll experiment at the acclaimed Grymsdyke Farm digital fabrication labs, using its grounds for large-scale projects and collaborating with craftspeople and industry partners, building vital career connections.
| admissions@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 535000 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Develop your advanced digital design and making skills, focusing on the intersection of computational design, digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship. Collaborating with industry partners, you’ll combine critical theory with practical applications, ready for specialised roles in architectural practice and research.
Within Oxford’s unique ecosystem of academic excellence and craft heritage, and building on Oxford School of Architecture’s renowned vernacular architecture research, blend timeless craft knowledge with cutting-edge digital technologies. Taught by experts from pioneering firms like Mamou-Mani, MAKE and Grimshaw, you'll gain experience with robotic manufacturing, mixed reality and traditional hand tooling.
You’ll experiment at the acclaimed Grymsdyke Farm digital fabrication labs, using its grounds for large-scale projects and collaborating with craftspeople and industry partners, building vital career connections.
| admissions@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 535000 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10450 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Digital technology continues to disrupt and transform how we design and build with sustainable materials. Our Digital Craft in Architecture MA is a unique transdisciplinary course that will equip you to engage with an evolving industry, as part of a vibrant community of practice. You will learn to craft designs with advanced digital tools, drawing on traditional knowledge of building to innovate with sustainable materials.
You will gain skills in:
-
3D printing
-
CNC Manufacture
-
Mixed Reality Making
-
Parametric and Computational Design
-
Generative AI
Networking forms an intrinsic part of the course; you will collaborate with industry partners and practices to develop innovative research projects with real world implications.
As a professional, architect, designer or engineer, our course provides the ideal environment to make connections and create sophisticated designs that will be valuable in your career.
By joining our community of practice, you will have access to our high quality design studios, providing a risk-free environment to explore and implement new, creative ideas.
| pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484244 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 10200 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10200 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17950 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Digital technology continues to disrupt and transform how we design and build with sustainable materials. Our Digital Craft in Architecture MA is a unique transdisciplinary course that will equip you to engage with an evolving industry, as part of a vibrant community of practice. You will learn to craft designs with advanced digital tools, drawing on traditional knowledge of building to innovate with sustainable materials.
You will gain skills in:
-
3D printing
-
CNC Manufacture
-
Mixed Reality Making
-
Parametric and Computational Design
-
Generative AI
Networking forms an intrinsic part of the course; you will collaborate with industry partners and practices to develop innovative research projects with real world implications.
As a professional, architect, designer or engineer, our course provides the ideal environment to make connections and create sophisticated designs that will be valuable in your career.
By joining our community of practice, you will have access to our high quality design studios, providing a risk-free environment to explore and implement new, creative ideas.
| pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484244 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 5100 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5100 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Digital technology continues to disrupt and transform how we design and build with sustainable materials. Our Digital Craft in Architecture MA is a unique transdisciplinary course that will equip you to engage with an evolving industry, as part of a vibrant community of practice. You will learn to craft designs with advanced digital tools, drawing on traditional knowledge of building to innovate with sustainable materials.
You will gain skills in:
-
3D printing
-
CNC Manufacture
-
Mixed Reality Making
-
Parametric and Computational Design
-
Generative AI
Networking forms an intrinsic part of the course; you will collaborate with industry partners and practices to develop innovative research projects with real world implications.
As a professional, architect, designer or engineer, our course provides the ideal environment to make connections and create sophisticated designs that will be valuable in your career.
By joining our community of practice, you will have access to our high quality design studios, providing a risk-free environment to explore and implement new, creative ideas.
Course structure Working both individually and collaboratively, you will develop a unique body of design research, while considering advancements in the design and construction industry.
You will develop methods of exploration, significantly between the digital and the physical, which include:
-
Digital prototyping
-
Computational design
-
1:1 making with digital fabrication
-
3D visualisation
-
Technical drawing for manufacture and assembly.
In order to promote networking and development throughout our course, you will work closely with your tutors, while engaging with practices and researchers. Your research will be guided by a collaborative research question that is influenced by industry approaches to sustainability and how digital tools can enhance the utilisation of traditional materials.
| pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484244 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements on the relevant course page of our website. All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review. You can make your submission via Google Drive or similar and then share the link as part of your admission. Information on portfolio specifications & how to submit it, will be emailed separately upon initial processing of an application. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Digital technology continues to disrupt and transform how we design and build with sustainable materials. Our Digital Craft in Architecture MA is a unique transdisciplinary course that will equip you to engage with an evolving industry, as part of a vibrant community of practice. You will learn to craft designs with advanced digital tools, drawing on traditional knowledge of building to innovate with sustainable materials.
You will gain skills in:
-
3D printing
-
CNC Manufacture
-
Mixed Reality Making
-
Parametric and Computational Design
-
Generative AI
Networking forms an intrinsic part of the course; you will collaborate with industry partners and practices to develop innovative research projects with real world implications.
As a professional, architect, designer or engineer, our course provides the ideal environment to make connections and create sophisticated designs that will be valuable in your career.
By joining our community of practice, you will have access to our high quality design studios, providing a risk-free environment to explore and implement new, creative ideas.
Course structure Working both individually and collaboratively, you will develop a unique body of design research, while considering advancements in the design and construction industry.
You will develop methods of exploration, significantly between the digital and the physical, which include:
-
Digital prototyping
-
Computational design
-
1:1 making with digital fabrication
-
3D visualisation
-
Technical drawing for manufacture and assembly.
In order to promote networking and development throughout our course, you will work closely with your tutors, while engaging with practices and researchers. Your research will be guided by a collaborative research question that is influenced by industry approaches to sustainability and how digital tools can enhance the utilisation of traditional materials.
| pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484244 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements on the relevant course page of our website. All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review. You can make your submission via Google Drive or similar and then share the link as part of your admission. Information on portfolio specifications & how to submit it, will be emailed separately upon initial processing of an application. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Digital technology continues to disrupt and transform how we design and build with sustainable materials. Our Digital Craft in Architecture MA is a unique transdisciplinary course that will equip you to engage with an evolving industry, as part of a vibrant community of practice. You will learn to craft designs with advanced digital tools, drawing on traditional knowledge of building to innovate with sustainable materials.
You will gain skills in:
-
3D printing
-
CNC Manufacture
-
Mixed Reality Making
-
Parametric and Computational Design
-
Generative AI
Networking forms an intrinsic part of the course; you will collaborate with industry partners and practices to develop innovative research projects with real world implications.
As a professional, architect, designer or engineer, our course provides the ideal environment to make connections and create sophisticated designs that will be valuable in your career.
By joining our community of practice, you will have access to our high quality design studios, providing a risk-free environment to explore and implement new, creative ideas.
Course structure Working both individually and collaboratively, you will develop a unique body of design research, while considering advancements in the design and construction industry.
You will develop methods of exploration, significantly between the digital and the physical, which include:
-
Digital prototyping
-
Computational design
-
1:1 making with digital fabrication
-
3D visualisation
-
Technical drawing for manufacture and assembly.
In order to promote networking and development throughout our course, you will work closely with your tutors, while engaging with practices and researchers. Your research will be guided by a collaborative research question that is influenced by industry approaches to sustainability and how digital tools can enhance the utilisation of traditional materials.
| pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484244 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements on the relevant course page of our website. All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review. You can make your submission via Google Drive or similar and then share the link as part of your admission. Information on portfolio specifications & how to submit it, will be emailed separately upon initial processing of an application. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Digital technology continues to disrupt and transform how we design and build with sustainable materials. Our Digital Craft in Architecture MA is a unique transdisciplinary course that will equip you to engage with an evolving industry, as part of a vibrant community of practice. You will learn to craft designs with advanced digital tools, drawing on traditional knowledge of building to innovate with sustainable materials.
You will gain skills in:
-
3D printing
-
CNC Manufacture
-
Mixed Reality Making
-
Parametric and Computational Design
-
Generative AI
Networking forms an intrinsic part of the course; you will collaborate with industry partners and practices to develop innovative research projects with real world implications.
As a professional, architect, designer or engineer, our course provides the ideal environment to make connections and create sophisticated designs that will be valuable in your career.
By joining our community of practice, you will have access to our high quality design studios, providing a risk-free environment to explore and implement new, creative ideas.
Course structure Working both individually and collaboratively, you will develop a unique body of design research, while considering advancements in the design and construction industry.
You will develop methods of exploration, significantly between the digital and the physical, which include:
-
Digital prototyping
-
Computational design
-
1:1 making with digital fabrication
-
3D visualisation
-
Technical drawing for manufacture and assembly.
In order to promote networking and development throughout our course, you will work closely with your tutors, while engaging with practices and researchers. Your research will be guided by a collaborative research question that is influenced by industry approaches to sustainability and how digital tools can enhance the utilisation of traditional materials.
| pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484244 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements on the relevant course page of our website. All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review. You can make your submission via Google Drive or similar and then share the link as part of your admission. Information on portfolio specifications & how to submit it, will be emailed separately upon initial processing of an application. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
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