Architecture: Integrated Master of Architecture (including foundation year) (six years)MArch

In addition to the?University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an?equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• English language and mathematics GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• a portfolio of work, which will need to be submitted as part of your application (you may also be asked to attend an interview)

For details of what to include in your portfolio, please refer to our portfolio guidance for undergraduate courses.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Qualification requirements for students applying from outside the UK

For international entry requirements, please visit your country-specific page for detailed information on accepted qualifications and grade requirements.

Our Integrated Master of Architecture (MArch) courses lead to a professional qualification, so you'll be assessed throughout your studies to ensure you develop the knowledge, skills and professional standards needed for a career in architecture.

Your design portfolio will be the focus of your assessments. Throughout the course, you'll build a portfolio of design projects and related work that showcases your creativity, technical skills and development over time. While each module has its own learning outcomes and assessment criteria, you'll be encouraged to see your work as a connected body of work that reflects your overall progress.

Design modules are assessed through your portfolio, which is developed within your design studio. Your portfolio will include a range of drawings, models, visual presentations, written reflections and project work.

Most other modules are assessed through coursework. To progress through the course, you'll need to pass every module and each assessment component. The pass mark is 40% at undergraduate level and 50% at postgraduate level. If you leave the course early, this will not provide the professional accreditation required to qualify as an architect.

To become a registered architect in the UK, you must complete the qualifications and practical experience required by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) before applying for registration.

This Integrated Master of Architecture (MArch) with a foundation year is subject to validation by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and accreditation by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

You'll also need to complete the required period of professional practical experience and any additional professional requirements in place at the time of registration.

Graduates of this course will be equipped to thrive in a range of careers in the architectural profession and construction sector. Our course focuses on developing your employability through direct work experience, opportunities to work on live real-world projects, and contact with external partners and sector professionals. This career-focused approach has allowed our architecture graduates to take on exciting careers as architects, design consultants, architectural assistants, and project managers.

Our architecture graduates have gone on to work at leading practices including SANAA (Tokyo), Herzog & De Meuron Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, David Chipperfield Architects, Caruso St John, Tony Fretton Architects, Eric Parry Architects, Maccreanor Lavington, Adamson Associates Architects, Stephen Taylor Architects, Grimshaw and Partners, Foster and Partners, and Conran and Partners and many more.  

Graduating with this degree can also provide you with the core knowledge and skills needed to work in fields such as interior design, urban design, and planning. You'll leave with a high-quality portfolio of work, an understanding of relevant cultural and social issues, and the research, design, making and presentation skills valued in many design-related professions.

If you wish to become a registered architect, you will need to complete the professional practice qualification required by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). This includes a minimum of 24 months of practical experience. As part of this integrated master's degree, you can choose to take a Professional Experience Development Record (PEDR) year between Level 6 (undergraduate) and Level 7 (postgraduate). During this year, you will gain experience in architectural practice while receiving support from university tutors. This experience can contribute towards the practical experience required for registration as an architect in the UK.

We currently have three locations in Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. As we evolve as a University, we'll be reviewing the use of these spaces to ensure all our students have access to the facilities and study areas they need to succeed. This means the campus where this course is taught may change over time.

The experience of our students will always be our top priority and we'll notify applicants and students of any changes to their teaching location at the earliest opportunity.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

The tuition fee for the placement year will be £840. 

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee, there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee, and the fees set out above will be notified when the activity is being arranged.