Architecture and Urbanism
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
A taught postgraduate course that conducts research into how global cultural and economic forces influence contemporary cities. The design, functioning and future of urban situations is explored in written, drawn and modelled work that builds on the legacy of twentieth century urban theory and is directed towards the development of sustainable cities. The Master’s in Architecture and Urbanism engages academics and practitioners from different parts of the world with multi-disciplinary skills, including planners, landscape architects, historians, artists, environmental consultants, surveyors, a
Key highlights
- Researches how global cultural and economic forces shape contemporary cities
- Explores urban design through written, drawn and modelled work
- Builds on the legacy of twentieth century urban theory
- Focused on developing sustainable cities
- Taught by international academics and multi-disciplinary practitioners
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Additional condition: portfolio — Candidates are required to provide a portfolio and a written personal statement (approximately 450 words).
Scholarships
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.
Up to £22,000Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
£5,000 in the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Postgraduate International Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.
Careers this course leads to
- Urban designer
- Architect
- Urban planner
- Urban regeneration consultant
- Sustainability consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,000 per year | International: £28,000 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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