Kingston University

Architecture MA (ARB/RIBA Part 2)

Kingston UniversityKnights Park, United Kingdom

Course overview

Design innovative spaces and shape sustainable futures Take the next step in your architecture journey and gain accreditation with Kingston School of Art. Our Architecture MA qualification is accredited by the Architects Registration Boad (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). We are at the forefront of practice-led European architectural discourse.

On the programme, you’ll engage in live design projects and explore contemporary themes such as climate literacy, ethical practice, and health and safety. Based at Kingston's vibrant Knights Park campus, you'll build upon your first degree, deepening your architectural knowledge and skills. With hands-on opportunities and a research-driven approach, this course prepares you for a range of future careers in architectural practice, design, teaching and beyond.

All contributing to the evolving landscape of architecture.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the ARB and validated by RIBA as Part 2
  • Live design projects as part of the programme
  • Explores climate literacy, ethical practice, and health and safety
  • Practice-led approach rooted in European architectural discourse
  • Based at the Knights Park campus with hands-on, research-driven learning

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for this course Open Please submit a portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length and landscape orientation.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Architectural assistant (Part 2)
  • Architect (after Part 3 and ARB registration)
  • Architectural designer
  • Urban designer
  • Architecture lecturer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,400 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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