What will I learn?

This course will enable you to make sophisticated architectural propositions. You will discover the benefits of socially engaged design through research-led design studios and our acclaimed live projects programme.

Course description

The degree is currently validated by the RIBA at Part 2 and prescribed by ARB. Your study will be mainly studio-based, with design projects each year. To gain your RIBA Part 2 qualification you鈥檒l produce at least one comprehensive design project and a dissertation.

Through our innovative Live Projects you can work with local, regional and international groups on real-life challenges. You could be building, designing urban masterplans or designing in detail.

Accreditation

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 2 and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information:

Which department am I in?

Architecture

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees

拢29,110.00 (US$ 37,594) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Sheffield

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

S10 2TN, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You鈥檒l need BA Architecture, 2:1 or equivalent, from a RIBA/ARB-approved institution, along with 9 months in practice. You should have RIBA Part 1 or equivalent. We will ask to see your design portfolio. If you don't have RIBA Part 1 and you're offered a place it will be your responsibility to gain Part 1. You can do this while you're here on your MArch course. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. TOEFL Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.