MArch Architecture

Study a creative, studio-focused course with a strong commitment to design research.

As part of this course you’ll:

Record your professional experience

The Leeds School of Architecture offers a Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR) Monitoring Service if you have a BA (Hons) Architecture, Master of Architecture (MArch) or similar degree. The PEDR is an electronic record of your professional experience, development and competency in the practice of architecture. It will offer support on the pathway to registration or licensure, primarily with the ARB.

Professional regulation

This course leads to a qualification that meets the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 2 exemption. This course is listed in the Commonwealth Association of Architects' approved courses.

Professional registration requirements

This course offers high-quality, creative design education as a basis for qualification and practice as an architect. It fulfils Part 2 requirements for Architects Registration Board Prescription, Royal Institute of British Architects Validation, and the QAA Architecture Subject Benchmark for final award programmes.

Your learning environment

You’ll have access to studio space for individual and group projects. Facilities include:

Study a wide range of topics

You’ll explore topics including:

See examples of work from previous students by visiting the Leeds School of Arts festival site or our 2019 Research Yearbook; Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4 and Volume 5.

Industry links

The school is closely linked to professional societies, such as Leeds Society of Architects, West Yorkshire Society of Architects and RIBA Yorkshire region.

Guest lectures

You’ll have access to the INSIDE/OUT lecture series that brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site.

Your academic community

You’ll join a vibrant environment for architectural debate. You’ll study with a diverse body of leading practitioners, academic educators and visiting professors who will provide a wide range of opportunities for discussion and engagement. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.