Overview
Whether you want to expand your field of expertise, or deepen it, this unique one-year course in Architecture and Urbanism from University of East London will enrich your knowledge and enhance your career in the fields of Computational Design, Design for Digital and Robotic Construction or Urban Design.
The course is aimed at architecture graduates wishing to specialize in advanced digital design processes, and at those within the 'built environment' - such as planners, engineers or designers.
Along the course Computational Design, Design for Digital and Robotic Construction and Urban Design will be developed across the year following a common digital platform which simulates the state of the art of design processes in contemporary architectural practices.
The goal is experimenting new possibilities for architectural spaces and cities connecting the design to advanced fabrication techniques and sustainable strategies in order to generate a research leading to a secure impact in the industry.
Your future career
This course is ideal if you are a practitioner or recent graduate wishing to diversify your knowledge of built environment disciplines. It will:
Help you shift your architectural practice into a new field or direction.
Give you a better understanding of contemporary practice within European and global contexts and help you develop your critical design or writing and thinking skills.
Offer you a specialised expertise that could help to take your career in an upward, and perhaps different, direction.
Give you the opportunity to expand your network of contacts, getting in touch with globally renowned practitioners, manufacturers and researchers.
If you are considering further study, the course will provide an ideal route towards PhD-level work.
Give you a better understanding of contemporary practice within European and global contexts and help you develop your critical design or writing and thinking skills.
Offer you a specialised expertise that could help to take your career in an upward, and perhaps different, direction.
Give you the opportunity to expand your network of contacts, getting in touch with globally renowned practitioners, manufacturers and researchers.
If you are considering further study, the course will provide an ideal route towards PhD-level work.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Design
- Mental Wealth
- Theory and Processes
- Applied Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Architecture Design Urban Planning View 120 other Masters in Urban Planning in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum 2.2 Honours in an Built Environment Discipline
- We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.
The submission of a portfolio of work gives the applicant an advantage in showing the academic team their ability and engagement with the specialist area of their choice. We will look for the following in a submitted portfolio:
- Evidence of exploratory spatial design techniques including sketching, especially model-making and perspective-based imagery
- Sound technical knowledge of building or spatial design and conventional drawing abilities (plans, sections, elevations)
- Environmental and structural design knowledge
- Awareness of architectural history and theory
- Ability to synthesise the above into architectural proposals
- Depth of work, engagement and commitment to the subject
- Presentational skills
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
16740 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16740 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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