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MArch Architecture RIBA 2

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

The MArch Architecture RIBA 2 course is a design-driven programme designed to help students refine their skills and achieve excellence in their architectural practice. The curriculum focuses on key areas including design…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
2 years
Intakes
Sep
English
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Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The MArch Architecture RIBA 2 course is a design-driven programme designed to help students refine their skills and achieve excellence in their architectural practice. The curriculum focuses on key areas including design, technology, practice, history, and theory, all taught by a diverse range of tutors with a strong emphasis on self-directed study. Students are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and engage deeply with the social, political, and economic infrastructures that shape the built environment. The course is available in both full-time (2 years) and part-time (3 years) study modes. Based in central London, students benefit from access to extensive art and design facilities, including workshops for furniture-making, ceramics, and high-end digital reproduction. The institution’s strong industry networks and active student society provide excellent opportunities for professional development, preparing graduates for successful careers in architecture. This course is fully accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB), marking the second stage of professional qualification for architects in the UK.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Advocacy: Practice Beyond Aesthetics20 Credits
Applied Technology in Architecture20 Credits
Critical Thinking: Research Methods20 Credits
Design Project: Context, Process and Proposal60 Credits

Year 2

Advanced Study: Thesis40 Credits
Design Thesis Project: Specialisation, Proposition and Resolution60 Credits
Integrated Project Study20 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

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Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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