MA Architecture - Urban Design: University of East London

About the programme

This programme explores and develops new forms of urban practice in cities undergoing rapid change. It aims to develop practical and innovative urban design strategies and positions, from neighbourhoods to whole cities. It is designed to develop tools for the urban designer and examines the boundaries between urban and landscape practice through emphasising their interdependence. The programme also explores how the relationship of climate, weather and materiality in a urban territory may give rise to specific solutions to generic questions.

Career opportunities

The integration of environmental design with architectural and urban design practice is of ever-increasing importance. Architects and designers able to address these issues are likely to strengthen their career prospects in both the private and public sectors.

Admission requirments

• The programme is particularly designed for already qualified design professionals who wish to specialise in urban development practice.
• candidates with an honours degree in architecture and/or RIBA Part 1 exemption, with a particular interest and ability to contribute to the development of urban designs and alternative urbanisms at an advanced level.
• candidates with a design based first degree with a particular interest and ability to contribute to the development of urban design at an advanced level.
• Applications are welcomed from the EU and overseas, in particular, lecturers from Higher Education Institutions wishing to increase their qualifications.
• Students whose first language is not English will have achieved a score of 7.0 in ILTS or equivalent. Eligibility for students without degree equivalent qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay, statement and a portfolio.