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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture (MArch) course at University of Salford.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K102
Here's what University of Salford says about its Architecture (MArch) course.
Our contemporary postgraduate Master of Architecture (MArch) programme combines the best of theory and practice to get you ready for professional practice, entering offices or engaging with MPhil and PhD research.
Our uniquely hands-on programme integrates industry experience with academic study; while completing your degree you will complete industry placements where you will take an active role in creating architecture and enhancing practice.
You will typically get the opportunity to go an international study trip, enabling you to enrich your study experience and stimulate your creativity. Visiting speakers will also contribute to your learning, bringing real-world examples that will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of this subject and giving you insight into what is required to become a chartered architect.
Our academics are leading architecture practitioners who regularly contribute to research and enhance current practice. Their knowledge and experience puts them at the forefront of this field, and if you study here, you will be able to tap into this vast knowledge bank.
Our new home for architecture Led by international experts, Salford is a leading centre for architecture studies. You will be taught in purpose built design studios located in our new £64 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for architecture. These carefully designed spaces house the specialist equipment and tools you'll need to inspire your creativity and execute your ideas.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Architecture - MArch (Hons)
Department
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Architecture
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year one modules may include: •Histories and Theories (15 credits) •Performative Technologies – Material Matters (30 credits) •Advanced Digital Design Technologies (15 credits •Advanced Practice Management and Law (15 credits) •Urban Ecologies (45 credits)
Year two modules may include: •Dissertation (30 credits) •Design Thesis 1 (30 credits) •Design Thesis 2 (60 credits)
How you will be assessed
In the first year of the MArch you will benefit from placement experience in architectural and design offices as part of the design-based modules (i.e. Performative Technologies – Material Matters, Advanced Digital Design Technologies, Urban Ecologies). Through these placements you will be able to develop your professional skills and understanding of the realities of the field.
Your personal development is encouraged at each level of the MArch through structured workshops and other activities, with the research skills you develop enabling you to be self-directed. The two year course will culminate with a semester-long design research project – a thesis – in which you will articulate an architectural position which looks forward to professional practice.
To earn a PgCert qualification you will complete 60 credits; to earn a PgDip you will complete 120 credits; the full MArch is constituted by 240 credits.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Salford students who took the Architecture (MArch) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
70%
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Teaching on my course
70%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
70%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
68%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
59%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
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Learning opportunities
68%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
68%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
60%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
65%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
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Assessment and feedback
73%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
68%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
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Academic support
82%
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Academic support
82%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
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Organisation and management
59%
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Organisation and management
59%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
59%
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How well organised is your course?
60%
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Learning resources
87%
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Learning resources
87%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
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Student voice
71%
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Student voice
71%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
72%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
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Student information
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Architecture (MArch) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Art and Design | A | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Fine Art | B | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took Architecture (MArch) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
30%
Architecture and construction professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Architecture (MArch) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£32.5k
Third year after graduation
£41.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Architecture (MArch).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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