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Overview
Combining an international perspective with insight into China's rapid urbanisation, the programme includes both architectural design studios and humanistic and technical modules. A student-centred learning environment offers opportunities for design-driven research and individual experimental enquiry to foster your conceptual design skills as well as research skills in preparation for both professional practice and PhD-level studies.
Students graduating from the programme qualify for Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 2 validation, which is the second out of three stages in the formal educational process required to register as a professional architect in the United Kingdom.
Careers
Graduates from this Architectural Design programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University have an appropriate foundation for employment in the architectural profession at an advanced level. Graduates enjoy excellent employment opportunities in the building and creative industries, in local and international architecture firms, as well as in architecture administration, research and higher education institutions. The programme also provides a solid foundation for pursuing a PhD.
Accreditation
This is the first and only postgraduate architecture course in mainland China validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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Courses include:
- Applied Technology in Architecture
- Architectural Theory and Criticism
- Advanced Professional Practice
- Design Studio
- Topics in Architectural History
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Design Urban Planning View 32 other Masters in Design in ChinaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- BArch, BEng in Architecture, BA (Hons) in Architecture or equivalent, or a degree in closely related fields, such as urban design, or landscape architecture
- An internship (year-out) in architecture-related practice is recommended, but not required. This work experience should be evidenced in a signed and authorized document. A portfolio is required
UK
- UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
CHINA
- Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
- Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution
NORTH AMERICA
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
- 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme
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15091 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30183 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
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15091 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30183 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
RMB 192,000 for the entire programme.
Living costs for Suzhou
3000 - 5500 CNY /month
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Funding
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