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Architecture

Postgraduate Pathway in Architecture

As well as benefitting from links with more than 100 architecture practices, you will enjoy opportunities to undertake fieldwork in international cities such as Reykjavik, Istanbul, Amsterdam and Barcelona. Degrees are accredited by professional bodies including the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).


Duration

  • Two or three semesters

Intakes

  • September
  • January
  • May

Entry Points

  • Pre-Master’s

Modules

Two-Semester Pre-Master's

Semester 1

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

  • Public speaking
  • Writing techniques and language styles
  • Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Final Project (Part A)

This module will equip you with the advanced skills you need to develop and shape your own creative practice through the production of a final project.

Semester 2

Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study

You will learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources, as well as gaining an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level.

Final Project (Part B)

This module will involve the completion of your final project.

Three-Semester Pre-Master's

Semester 1

Creative Practice

You will develop advanced approaches to art and design techniques through the creative exploration of your ideas within a studio environment.

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

  • Public speaking
  • Writing techniques and language styles
  • Research and referencing techniques.

Semester 2

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Final Project (Part A)

This module will equip you with the advanced skills you need to develop and shape your own creative practice through the production of a final project.

Semester 3

Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study

You will learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources, as well as gaining an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level.

Final Project (Part B)

This module will involve the completion of your final project.

Programme Details

Entry Requirements

You must submit a good portfolio if you are entering the two-semester programme without a related academic subject.

Workshop Requirements

All students accessing the 3D workshops, plaster room, glass room, water-jet cutting room and the kiln room will need to wear safety footwear with toe caps. Such footwear can be purchased from any safety footwear provider (e.g. Sports Direct) and can be as affordable as £12. The shoes should be S1P and comply with EN 20345.

There is no long-term storage facility for personal items in the workshops, so you will need to bring the safety footwear with you each day you are accessing the workshops.

Industry-standard Facilities

Birmingham City School of Architecture and Design is based on BCU’s City Centre Campus, surrounded by urban regeneration. Take a look at where you will be studying and the facilities available to you.

Our Facilities – Architecture and Design
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