Overview

The Architecture (PART 2 ARB-RIBA) at Arts University Bournemouth offers a creative environment where students explore contemporary approaches to architectural practice. This professionally accredited course is designed to challenge conventional thinking through a rigorous focus on innovation, making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Why Architecture (PART 2 ARB-RIBA) at Arts University Bournemouth?

This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Students benefit from a dedicated studio-based culture on campus, fostering a community of makers and thinkers. The university provides specialist facilities and opportunities for live research projects, such as collaborations with the National Trust and local stone centres, ensuring a practical and industry-relevant education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 19950 per year
National fee: GBP 9975 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered over two years of full-time study. Modules may include:

Architectural Research Project
Design Studio
Professional Practice
Technical Integration
Architectural Theory
Collaborative Practice

Careers with Architecture (PART 2 ARB-RIBA)

Graduates from this programme are prepared for the final stage of professional registration as architects. The course develops advanced skills in design, technical integration, and professional management, making alumni highly sought after by leading architectural practices. Previous students have successfully transitioned into roles within the industry after engaging with the university's Innovation Studio and professional networks.

Programme Structure

The studio is both professional and exploratory. This educational experience is grounded in a strong studio culture of making and thinking, supported by regular lectures by practitioners, seminars and reviews.

The studio generates an atmosphere in which open, critical and reflective practice supports exploration and risk-taking where we test, discuss and present ideas. We’re particularly focused in delivering studio-based and student-centred learning environment.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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More details

Early applications are encouraged to allow time to organise accommodation and arrange a visa (if required) before enrolment.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Design Landscape Architecture View 56 other Masters in Landscape Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Applicants: You will usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.

Overseas Applicants: For overseas applicants, we accept a range of English Language qualifications, including the following qualifications for MA and Master of Architecture (MArch) courses:

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) grade C

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C

Certificate of Attainment in English (London Board) level 5 or 6

IELTS score of 6.5 or above

Pearson PTE score of 54 and over, with a score of 51 in each component.

IELTS, Pearson and TOEFL scores must be less than two years old at the time the course commences to be valid.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9975 GBP / year

≈ 9975 GBP / year

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

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

Funding

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