About Master Of Architecture March in University of Liverpool
The Master of Architecture (MArch) programme is a professional/undergraduate Masters qualification available to students with an appropriate first degree in Architecture and RIBA Part I. It leads to the RIBA Part II award.
This degree is validated by the RIBA and prescribed by ARB as a Part 2 qualification towards access to the Architectural Profession in Europe.
Year 1 focuses on design through lectures, seminars and carefully planned individual and group work. Taught modules outside studio design cover professional practice and contemporary approaches to technology.
You'll then begin the second year with a design project that's set, reviewed, and taught by a notable practitioner or design practice. In 2018-19 this was Ian Ritchie Architects.
The programme builds towards the Design Thesis, where you’ll produce a major piece of work in response to your own brief. The dissertation subject will reflect your personal interests.
You'll be taught by our full time staff and by selected practitioners and Honorary Professors. These included Ian Ritchie and Patrick Lynch (Lynch Architects) in 2018/19. We’ve a very generous offering of prizes for students performing strongly in areas of our MArch degree.
Students may take Semester 1 of Year 2 abroad at one of our approved exchange Schools of Architecture in China, Australia or Europe.
You'll be examined and assessed by studio presentations and coursework submissions.
Career prospects
Students who successfully complete a Higher Degree go on to interesting and rewarding careers in architecture, the wider construction industry, management, higher education, the arts and conservation and many other specialisms to be found in the arts, architecture and the built environment.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with 20-Listening, Writing, Reading, 22-Speaking.
- PTE: 62 with minimum scores of 51 in each component.
University of Liverpool Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1881 |
Programs Offered |
400+ UG & PG |
International Students |
7700+ |
Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Online |
Academic Calendar |
Semester based |
Undergraduate Tuition Fee |
17,400 – 34,550 GBP |
Postgraduate Tuition Fee |
17,050 – 27,450 GBP |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships Available |
University of Liverpool Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee and cost of living per year for international students is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
Tuition |
17,400 – 34,550 |
17,050 – 27,450 |
Accommodation |
4,500 – 7,200 |
4,500 – 7,200 |
Travel (bus/trains/taxis) |
0 – 720 |
0 – 720 |
Food |
450 – 3,600 |
450 – 3,600 |
Mobile phone |
45 – 270 |
45 – 270 |
Leisure/entertainment |
270 – 1,800 |
270 – 1,800 |
Study costs (books, photocopying) |
90 - 180 |
90 – 180 |
Laundry |
0 - 180 |
0 – 180 |
Household bills |
0 - 720 |
0 – 720 |
Gym membership |
135 - 270 |
135 – 270 |
Total |
22,890 – 49,490 |
22,540 – 42,390 |