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• Architecture

You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related field, including architecture, architecture technology, conservation, spatial design or interior architecture, or an equivalent architectural, design or humanities based undergraduate degree (including history, geography, urbanism, conservation, heritage, environmental science, architectural or design history).

Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Other professional qualifications or degree disciplines will be considered on merit and/or with relevant professional experience.

We require the submission of a digital portfolio to evidence design/architectural practice and research, and may request an interview as part of the application process. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in architecture, interiors, design or art should make a 10-15 page portfolio that shows work that has been produced during the UG programme, if you have spent time in practice then that should also be included. If you do not have this background, then the portfolio should contain examples of work completed during the UG programme, such as a report or study, plus any post-degree work that you have completed - again 10-15 pages.

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Fees for entry in 2027 have not yet been set. For reference, the fees for the academic year beginning September 2026 were as follows:

• MA (full-time)
  UK students (per annum): £12,400 p/a collected by MMU
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,500 p/a collected by MMU

Specialist costs:

Compulsory estimate: Not Set

Optional Estimate: Note Set

Workshop and Materials

The school has access to two workshops, both of which are equipped with extensive machine and digital workshops and have facilities and tools necessary for making and prototyping. General use workshop facilities are not charged for, but the use of more specialised processes such as laser cutting and CNC routing, are charged for at cost. Materials can be purchased at cost price from the workshops, and the use of recycled materials where possible is encouraged.

Indicative costs £5 - £150

IT and Digital

It is advised that students own a laptop, subject specific CAD software is also required.

• Indicative cost of Laptop PC: £800
• Indicative cost of Macbook Pro - £1500
• Indicative cost of Vectorworks - free (student copy)
• Indicative cost of Auto CAD - free (student copy)
• Indicative cost of Adobe Suite – available via student licensing scheme- approximately £16.24/month* (*For first year, then £28.99/month after that) as of September 2024.

Print Costs

Student submissions are digital but there may be occasions where print is more suitable, especially for crits with industry professionals.

Indicative print costs – up to £500

Other costs

Optional estimate:

1,000

Students will normally make visits to their chosen project site and will normally be given the opportunity to engage with a national and/or international precedent study visit, costs will be dependent on the level and scope of each student’s research activity. Indicative cost: up to £1000.

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).

International Postgraduate Scholarship

International students who have been accepted onto this course may be eligible for £3,000 scholarship in the first year of study. We will assess your eligiblity when you apply to this course. You do not need to apply to this scholarship separately. apply.

A masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits.

Full time students will study all modules in one year. These modules are:

• The Future of the Already Built
• The City The Building The Room
• Research Skills
• Memory and Anticipation
• Research Project
• Adaptive Reuse Resolutions (60 credits, full time only)

Part time students will study modules across two years. In the first year, part time students will study:

• The Future of the Already Built
• Memory and Anticipation
• Design Process (30 credits, part time only)

Core modules

• The Future of the Already Built
• Design Process (Part-time only)
• Adaptive Reuse Resolutions (Full-time only)
• Research Project (Full-time only)
• Memory and Anticipation
• Research Skills (Full-time only)
• The City The Building The Room (Full-time only)

Optional Modules

Year 2 applies to part time students only. In the second year, part time students will study:

• The City The Building The Room
• Research Skills
• Research Project
• Design Futures

Core modules

• Design Futures (Part time only)
• The City The Building The Room (Part-time only)
• Research Skills (Part-time only)
• Research Project (Part-time only)

Optional modules

The MA Architecture and Adaptive Reuse at Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø School of Architecture (MSA) explores one of the most significant challenges facing the built environment today: how to transform existing buildings and places to meet the needs of future generations. Focussing on sustainable innovation, heritage, conservation and creative design thinking, the course examines how buildings can evolve, accommodate new users and reduce environmental impact while retaining their cultural and historical value.

Throughout the programme, you will investigate the environmental, social and economic principles that underpin adaptive reuse. Studio-based projects are combined with research-informed teaching, enabling you to develop expertise in sustainable design, conservation, construction technologies, environmental control, materials, planning and legislation. You will also explore wider themes including culture, heritage, memory, community and urbanism, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how architecture responds to changing societal needs.

Students undertake in-depth investigations of existing sites and buildings, producing feasibility studies and design proposals that translate research into real-world opportunities. Typical projects may involve reimagining underused historic buildings, developing sustainable strategies for urban regeneration, or proposing new interventions that balance conservation with contemporary use. As you progress, you will establish your own intellectual and creative position through an independent design thesis and research project, allowing you to pursue topics aligned with your interests and career ambitions.

As part of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø School of Architecture—ranked among the world's leading architecture schools—you will study within a programme jointly delivered by Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø Metropolitan University and The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø, graduating with a degree bearing both institutions' names.

You will learn from research-active academics, practising architects and industry professionals whose expertise directly informs the curriculum. Practitioner-tutors, international guest speakers, practice visits and building studies ensure that teaching remains connected to current professional and academic debates.

The course provides access to specialist workshops, fabrication facilities, libraries, computer suites and media spaces across both universities. Students can utilise advanced making and prototyping facilities, supporting experimentation with materials, fabrication techniques and design development.

Located in one of the UK's most dynamic and rapidly evolving cities, Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø offers a living laboratory for adaptive reuse and urban regeneration. Supported by strong industry connections and an extensive employer network, you will graduate with the knowledge, technical skills and critical perspective needed for careers in architecture, interior design, conservation, heritage management, research and doctoral study, helping shape a more sustainable future for the built environment.

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk