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Welsh School of Architecture

Postgraduate taught

We offer master’s degrees for those with an undergraduate degree to become fully qualified architects, as well as courses for professionals and graduates to gain specialist skills, reflecting our strengths in the historic and contemporary built environment.

Accredited architecture courses

Both our two-year Master of Architecture (Part 2) and PgDip in Architecture: Professional Practice (Part 3) are ARB/RIBA accredited.

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Master of Architecture (MArch)

Continue your journey to become a qualified architect, confident in your ability to confront the challenges posed by a competitive and changing world. 

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PgDip in Architecture: Professional Practice

On this programme, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement, and the related skills necessary to practice effectively on entry into the architectural profession.

Specialist postgraduate courses

These courses all confront the role of the built environment in the production of global challenges such as climate change. In different ways, they also explore the potential of design practice and innovation to address these challenges, shaping better prospects for future generations and our collective future world.

Some are available part-time or through distance-learning to support working professionals wishing to remain in practice while studying. Many also integrate expertise from other schools in the university creating opportunities for specialised, cross-disciplinary learning.

MA AD 2020

MA Architectural Design

This one year full-time MA in Architectural Design is aimed at students who are looking for a rich, engaging and design-focused post-graduate programme which focuses on the multiple facets and relationships between design and research.

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MA Urban Design

Run in conjunction with the Welsh School of Architecture, this course enables students to learn by deploying design, theory, and development and design control practices, which inform urban design processes.

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Master of Design Administration (MDA)

The aim of this programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the management and legal aspects of design, and the skills necessary to successfully administer the procurement of design services and building projects.

CMA 2

MSc Computational Methods in Architecture

This course addresses the need for creative professionals who are equipped with the IT skills, digital fabrication skills, simulation software skills, or the ability to design custom-software development tools to solve unique design problems.

Distance learning students study environmental design of buildings with sustainable practices

MSc Environmental Design of Buildings

Gain knowledge and expertise to specialise in the design of comfortable and healthy environments in and around buildings, regardless of climate, and with due regard to sustainable issues.

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MSc Sustainable Building Conservation

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) accredited course aims to be unique amongst schools in Britain.