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Welsh School of Architecture

Welsh School of Architecture

“Designing a sustainable future: Enriching lives, preserving the planet, ethically grounded.”

Cardiff University, Bute Building, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NB, UK
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About Welsh School of Architecture

The Welsh School of Architecture, a leading global institution in Cardiff, Wales, cultivates a future-focused architectural ethos. Established in 1920, the school blends a rich heritage with a commitment to addressing contemporary global challenges. The school's mission revolves around creating a sustainable built environment that enhances well-being for current and future generations. Through innovative teaching, impactful research, and a vibrant, collaborative environment, students explore the transdisciplinary nature of architecture, integrating design, arts, humanities and sciences. Emphasizing grounded creativity, the school challenges students to holistically consider the impact of buildings, promoting ethical, critical and flexible learning. With strong links to the Welsh government, industry, and international institutions, the Welsh School of Architecture fosters a cosmopolitan hub for architectural design thinking and innovative practice.
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BSc Architecture
Bachelor

The BSc Architecture program at the Welsh School of Architecture provides a foundation in architectural education, blending design, theory, and technical training. It equips students with an understanding of architectural principles, sustainable design, and the socio-cultural impact of the built environment.

3 Years
English
£37,264/year for international students
Deadline: Not specified
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Master of Architecture (MArch)
Master

The MArch program satisfies Part 2 of the UK professional qualification for architects and includes a year of work-based learning in practice. The program focuses on research-led studies with a Dissertation and Design Thesis.

2 Years
English
£14725/year for international students
Deadline: January 31 (check for specific year)
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MA Urban Design
Master

The MA Urban Design program enables practitioners and scholars to transform the field of urban design through critical thinking and creative practice. The program is jointly delivered by the Welsh School of Architecture and the School of Geography and Planning.

Not specified
English
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Deadline: Not specified
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Architecture PhD/MPhil
PhD/MPhil

The Architecture PhD/MPhil program builds on the school's reputation in sustainability, urbanism, architectural history, and design-led research. Students work with leading academics in a collaborative research environment.

PhD: 3 years (full-time), MPhil: 1-2 years (full-time)
English
£26,700/year
Deadline: Not specified
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MA Architectural Design
Master

The MA Architectural Design program is structured around the Architectural Design and Research (ADR) design module where students use techniques of research through design to explore an issue of interest. The dissertation includes a documented design project, accompanied by a critical commentary.

1 Year
English
Not specified
Deadline: Not specified
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PgDip in Architecture: Professional Practice
Postgraduate Diploma

This program, also known as Part 3, is equivalent to the RIBA Examination in Professional Practice and qualifies you to practice as an architect. This program is ARB/RIBA accredited.

Not specified
English
Not specified
Deadline: Not specified
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MSc Environmental Design of Buildings
Master of Science

By developing expertise in the design and specification of comfortable, healthy environments in and around buildings, you can make a valuable contribution to addressing climate emergency issues and to the future of sustainable built environments. This program focuses on the energy and environmental performance of existing buildings, integrating technical and human factors.

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English
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UCAS Application Deadline for September 2026 Intake: June 30, 2026 (for BSc Architectural Studies); For research degrees, it is advised to submit applications at least two months before a scholarship deadline.
Requirements
gcses: Grade C or 4 in English Language (or Welsh Language) and Maths (or equivalent)
tLevel: D in T Level Design, surveying and planning for construction
alevels: AAA-AAB (Standard offer: AAA/A*AB; contextual offer: AAB with A in Extended Qualification Project (EPQ))
portfolio: Required 8-page A4 digital portfolio (max 10MB PDF), to be submitted within two weeks of UCAS form submission. Content can include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, product design, or any other visual design work.
englishLanguage: {"TOEFL_iBT":"At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking","PTE_Academic":"At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills","IELTS_academic":"At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill"}
otherConsiderations: Mature students without standard qualifications may be admitted based on strong motivation and relevant skills/experience.

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Welsh School of Architecture provides a comprehensive curriculum including: BSc Architecture, Master of Architecture (MArch), MA Urban Design, Architecture PhD/MPhil, MA Architectural Design.

Welsh School of Architecture is situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

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pearsonBTECLevel3NationalExtendedDiploma: DDD in any subject
internationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgramme: 36-34 points overall including 6 in one HL subject or 666 in 3 HL subjects
Recent Rankings
Consistently listed among the top 5 School of Architecture in national subject league tables.
Consistently ranked within the top 50 institutions in the global ranking for architecture and the built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).