Overview

The Design for Manufacture programme offered at UCL is a dynamic and forward-thinking postgraduate degree that blends architectural design, advanced manufacturing, and digital fabrication. Set within the internationally renowned Bartlett School of Architecture, this course empowers students to radically rethink how buildings and components are conceived, designed, and made—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the built environment.

The UK is home to a wealth of advanced design and engineering tools, developed and deployed by a world-leading workforce whose expertise is in high demand globally. Yet, there is a growing skills gap at the point of production—where complex, high-specification projects must be delivered in response to rising client expectations, tighter regulations, and increasing demands for quality.

Employability

Graduates of UCL’s Design for Manufacture MArch develop a strong set of career-focused skills, including advanced computational design, digital fabrication, and integrated building systems. They gain hands-on experience with robotics, automation, and innovative construction technologies, alongside project management and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

These skills equip them to lead in design innovation and efficiently translate complex digital concepts into real-world manufacturing and construction solutions.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Design for Manufacture: Design Portfolio, Initial Project

Design for Manufacture: Design Portfolio, Final Project

Design for Manufacture: Contextual Theory.

Design for Manufacture: Design Thesis Report

Design for Manufacture: Skills Portfolio

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 47 other Masters in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second-class UK degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Applicants with extensive experience in the field may also be considered. A design/creative portfolio is also expected.

Applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio of their design work once their completed application has been received, and should not send or upload work until it has been requested.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39200 GBP / year

≈ 39200 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time students

National: £9,650

International: £19,600

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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