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University of Manchester: Architecture
Institution | University of Manchester |
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Department | School of Environment, Education and Development View department profile |
Web | www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/ |
pgr-seed-admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44(0)161 275 0807 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
PhD Architecture is based within the Manchester Architecture Research Group (MARG), and looks beyond technical design to the complex processes and practices that run through the development adaptation and the use of built environments.
We traverse the disciplinary boundaries of architecture and social sciences to open up new areas of architectural research, create new standards of architectural study, and craft new conceptual language to inform and influence architectural policy.
Sitting within the School of Environment, Education and Development allows us to benefit from synergies with Planning and Environmental Management, Geography, and a number of other disciplines.
Through the connections between these disciplines and practices, we have developed a distinctive expertise based on theoretical experimentation, methodological rigour, empirical attention, and a hands-on study of architectural practice, building technology and techniques of architectural representation and mapping. Our research themes include:
- Architectural history and theory;
- Networks of architectural expertise;
- Social studies of architecture;
- The politics of urban infrastructures.
We have specialist and research-active staff who provide a rich and stimulating environment for everyone. Many staff are practicing, or have practised, as architects and have strong links with the architecture community in Manchester and beyond.
Although we welcome applications on any subject, we are particularly keen to receive research proposals on topics including:
- Anthropology of architectural production;
- Pragmatist turn in architecture;
- The mobility of architectural discourse;
- The politics of construction;
- Transdisciplinarity in architecture;
- Political economy of architecture.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | A First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's degree (or its international equivalent) and a relevant master's degree, with Merit and a minimum average grade of 60% in both the taught course units and your dissertation (or international equivalent of 60%). |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
PhD Architecture is based within the Manchester Architecture Research Group (MARG), and looks beyond technical design to the complex processes and practices that run through the development adaptation and the use of built environments.
We traverse the disciplinary boundaries of architecture and social sciences to open up new areas of architectural research, create new standards of architectural study, and craft new conceptual language to inform and influence architectural policy.
Sitting within the School of Environment, Education and Development allows us to benefit from synergies with Planning and Environmental Management, Geography, and a number of other disciplines.
Through the connections between these disciplines and practices, we have developed a distinctive expertise based on theoretical experimentation, methodological rigour, empirical attention, and a hands-on study of architectural practice, building technology and techniques of architectural representation and mapping. Our research themes include:
- Architectural history and theory;
- Networks of architectural expertise;
- Social studies of architecture;
- The politics of urban infrastructures.
We have specialist and research-active staff who provide a rich and stimulating environment for everyone. Many staff are practicing, or have practised, as architects and have strong links with the architecture community in Manchester and beyond.
Although we welcome applications on any subject, we are particularly keen to receive research proposals on topics including:
- Anthropology of architectural production;
- Pragmatist turn in architecture;
- The mobility of architectural discourse;
- The politics of construction;
- Transdisciplinarity in architecture;
- Political economy of architecture.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | A First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's degree (or its international equivalent) and a relevant master's degree, with Merit and a minimum average grade of 60% in both the taught course units and your dissertation (or international equivalent of 60%). |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Master of Architecture - MArch
Summary
MArch Architecture is for students who have completed BA Architecture and, typically, spent a year in practice.
The course comprises of a studio element (with integrated technology), a dissertation and professional studies, and is ideal if you're interested in exploring a range of perspectives in relation to contemporary architecture and urbanism, and looking to pursue a career in roles associated with the development of sustainable urban spaces.
The studio element of the course is delivered through research-driven clusters called ateliers that align strong areas of research activity and mutual interests via trios of staff. This will enable you to develop ideological positions that are critically underpinned by seminars, workshops and symposiums.
The course has continued to maintain a diverse range of ateliers and expertise, which enables us to provide a series of distinct and significant areas of focus with respect to the future of architecture and urbanism in a wider cultural context. At the beginning of each academic year, you will choose from a range of ateliers. You would normally expect to spend a year studying with a particular atelier.
You will benefit from the expertise of specialist practice and research-active lecturers, who provide a rich and stimulating environment in which to study architecture.
What's more, you'll be inspired by the world-famous city of Manchester - the industrial revolution birthplace turned 21st century metropolis - and its vibrant, contemporary and innovative architecture scene.
Manchester is a showcase for recent regeneration and historic context, much of which has been designed with the involvement of our current students and graduates.
The city recognises the value of high-quality design, together with innovative and pragmatic approaches to resolving practical issues.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | For information on entry requirements, visit the MSA website - http://www.msa.ac.uk/study/march/ |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
The School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in both research and teaching. Formed by a unique combination of five interrelated specialisms - Architecture, Education, Geography, Global Development, and Planning and Environmental Management - SEED aims to not only understand the uneven relationships between society, the economy and the environment, but improve them.
Through our collaborative approach to studying the world’s grand challenges, we’re positioned to influence how they’re tackled - from poverty eradication to sustainable urbanism, to securing social justice.
Through our collaborative approach to studying the world’s …
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