MAArchitectural Design

Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	£16,000 per year

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 2:1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification related to design in the built environment, such as architecture, landscape architecture or town planning The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. A relevant portfolio is required. - CV - Applicant is required to submit a portfolio - Interview may be a part of admission process

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/../architectural-design-ma

Overview

This studio-based course will help you develop your own distinctive design practice.

You’ll explore design processes and methodologies and there are opportunities to work on real-life projects with local and regional groups.

It’s a challenging mix of design projects, seminars, research and fieldwork. Design theory and practice are compulsory. Through our pioneering Live Project initiative, you’ll work on a real project for a real client such as a community group, a charity or a regional authority.

We want you to explore the subject, question accepted wisdom and contribute new ideas.

You can take this course as a stand-alone MA or as preparation for a PhD via our PhD by Design programme.

Programme structure

Core modules

Special Design 1 ‘Live Project’
Design Project 1 and 2
Reflections on Architectural Design
Thesis Design Project
Route A – Research by Design (Theory) Critical Spatial Theory
Route B – Research by Design (Practice) Theory and Research in Design, Environment and Technology in Design

Optional modules

Reflections on Architectural Education
Conservation and Regeneration Principles and Approaches
Conservation and Regeneration Traditional Materials and Techniques
Conservation and Regeneration Policy and Law
Participation in Urban Design and Architecture
History and Theory of Urban Design
Reflection on Urban Design Practice
Principles of Building Physics for Sustainable Design
Building Environmental Simulation and Analysis
Renewable Energy
Parametric Architectural Geometry
Critical Application of Building Information Modelling

Teaching

Studio-based design work with individual and group tutorials
Block seminars and workshops
Traditional lecture modulesLive projects involving real clients and real community projects

Assessment

Course assignments
Exams
Design thesis
Dissertation