Course Overview
Architecture is a course offered by the innovative collaboration between two universities - The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University - forming the internationally renowned Manchester School of Architecture. You will become a student at both universities and your degree certificate will be endorsed by both institutions.
Manchester School of Architecture is characterised by excellence, ambition, boldness, inquisitiveness, innovation, social justice and responsibility. These facets generate a unique blend and balance between research led teaching, impressive and relevant research outputs, and extensive professional industry links, all of which encourage our students to cultivate their own unique approach to architecture and their careers thereafter.
The course is validated by the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA), which allows you to take the first step to becoming an architect.
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 will 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.
Special Features
Benefit from the facilities and expertise of two universities
Manchester School of Architecture is a unique collaboration between the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. You will benefit from facilities and resources across the two universities - having access to libraries, workshops, and materials stores on both campuses.
You are also able to join societies and sports at both universities and benefit from two unions.
Experience local fieldtrips
Gain a real-world understanding of your subject normally through local fieldwork.
Gain Accreditation
By completing the course, you will gain the RIBA Part 1 professional qualification, contributing to you becoming a fully qualified architect.
Many graduates return to study our postgraduate Master of Architecture course, recognised as a new academic qualification by ARB and a Part 2 qualification by the RIBA.
The course is also validated by the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (Board of Architects Malaysia), meaning that if you wish to practice as an architect in Malaysia on completion of this course, you will be exempt from the professional LAM Part I examinations.
Join the UK's largest Architecture student society
Manchester Student Society of Architecture is the largest of its kind in the UK and enhances your experience of the school, giving you the opportunity to build valuable relationships with students in other years. Activities range from the creative - such as photography competitions, life drawing, talks and debates - to those promoting wellbeing including peer support and socials.
Additional Experiences
We are proud of the extra activities on offer to all students. We welcome international guest architects, run workshops, offer extra tutorials and digital design sessions as well as help prepare you for the future with our networking events, CV workshops and employability sessions.
Manchester Society of Architects in very active in the city. They hold events and awards, and attend our graduation show preview night where many students secure job interviews. This ensures students graduate with an impressive array of knowledge, skills and strong industry connections.
