Architecture Loughborough University

Overview

Key Features

Loughborough University London's Architecture MArch program is structured around a student-centred learning approach and ‘research by design’ pedagogy that provides a flexible framework from which you can deliver design experimentation and entrepreneurial thinking by taking advantage of the broad ecosystem of actors and resources that our integrated design lab approach affords.

The first year will be a flexible learning year designed to support a personalised learning journey, with block-release weeks at our London campus. The second year will be delivered at Loughborough, allowing you to construct and test designs of full-scale prototypes using our studio space, our newly refurbished, dedicated studio space environment, VR and digital fabrication labs, and over 3,000m2 of workshops. The focus will be on a research-led design module that will integrate the dissertation and global future(s) modules as part of a holistic, studio-based approach to architectural design and entrepreneurship.

Design labs focus on specialised areas of design research to establish a unique identity for each lab, allowing you to test speculative lines of enquiry as part of an iterative and reflective design process, providing the opportunity to develop visonary and robust design propositions. Each student has an allocated workspace, which allows cross-fertilisation of ideas for the formation of a lively, tight-knit creative culture.

Why you should study this degree

• The Pathway structure allows an increased fluidity to move between practice and research to take advantage of market opportunities and tailor your educational journey to your dynamic needs.
• You will have access to our first-class facilities, including our London campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our dedicated design studio space and 3,000m2 of workshop space at our Loughborough campus.
• The programme is designed to align with RIBA’s new professional validation framework to respond to current industry requirements.
• We offer reduced fees and an opportunity for work-based learning in the first year.
• The programme delivers an entrepreneurial-driven curriculum and structure, with a major focus on research-led and industry-led design labs.