Overview

Built on the existing two-year UGC-funded MArch curriculum, the three-year MArch (Design) offers a path for qualified students from undergraduate programmes outside of architecture to pursue an architectural education. The programme in Architecture (Design) from The University of Hong Kong operates on a self-funding model.

MArch (Design) is Professionally Accredited by:

Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
Architects Registration Board, HKSAR (ARB)

Course Curriculum & Aims

Through a multidisciplinary curriculum emphasising current design and production technologies alongside an understanding of the historical and theoretical culture of architecture, the programme enables students to acquire broad expertise, skills and knowledge to confront the complexities of contemporary architectural discourse, design and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Structural Systems

Architecture and Its Discourses

Design and Construction Communication

Design and Technology of Sustainable Buildings

Digital Media and Methods

History of Modern Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Credits

204 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Architecture Design Interior Design View 6 other Masters in Design in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree with honours of this University; or another equivalent qualification from another University or comparable institution accepted for this purpose.

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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

241500 HKD / year

≈ 241500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

241500 HKD / year

≈ 241500 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Course Curriculum & Aims

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

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