Overview

Projects are connected with industrial research and innovation the University is actively working on, meaning you will explore real-world problems in zero-carbon buildings, design for fabrication and assembly, digital and parametric design and future bound design agendas.

You will gain a solid understanding on how UAVs and drones will radically change the world as we know it, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside a drone with our fully qualified pilot.

Job Prospects

This Advanced Architectural Design course offered at the Robert Gordon University prepares you for a leading role in a global industry. You will be equipped with high level innovative tools to tackle complicated architectural problems and be able to work in architecture offices across the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovative Strategies: Design & Process

Research Methods

Research-Based Design Project (UK context)

Elective - Construction

Contemporary Issues in Urban Design and Development

Daylight and Sunlight

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Design Visual Arts View 368 other Masters in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent, in one of the following subject areas: Architecture, Architectural Design, Architectural Technology, Design Management, Sustainable Building Design, Urban Design / Planning.

Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16180 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16180 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7080 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7080 GBP per year during 12 months.

Rest of UK and EU : £7080 per year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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