University of Huddersfield
Advanced Architectural Design MA
University of Huddersfield

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 23, 2024 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 16, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Advanced Architectural Design MA and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Chemistry

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24500 £21500 £25500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £16000 - £25500 £18000 - £30500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield


Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26087 £25084 £30411
25-75 percentile range £23037 - £30143 £20483 - £31674 £24333 - £37866
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Chemistry courses in the UK

Course Description

The course focuses on providing students with the competencies necessary for successful architectural design.

It encompasses advanced issues of design problem solving including:

* aesthetics

* sustainability

* urban design

* architectural theory

* briefing development

* design information management

  • the use of advanced digital skills to support design development
  • support for clients to ensure the successful delivery of benefits

This course provides students with the opportunity to get a well-rounded experience in architecture and is one of a number of courses operating within the Master’s suite in the School of Art, Design and Architecture which aims to encourage cross-disciplinary interactions.

Professional links and accreditation:

The course operates alongside the Master of Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 2) course, and the Advanced Project Management in Construction course, sharing a number of modules (core and optional) with them. The Department has strong links with architectural practices and the RIBA nationally and regionally, and works closely with the Huddersfield Society of Architects wherever possible. It also has close links to the construction industry.

Additional costs:

Field Trips -

Field trips are usually organised and executed in conjunction with architectural and urban design projects to experience and survey sites. Specific module documents will explain the designated destinations; tutors will explain the procedure for travel.

Materials -

You will need to supply your own materials during the course. These include sketchbooks, drawing equipment, materials for producing models and printing. The approximate cost of these items is estimated at around £500. Costs may vary based on the materials you choose and the approximate costs are given as a guide only.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Huddersfield

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Advanced Architectural Design MA at University of Huddersfield

20% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Caring personal services
5% Administrative occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Protective service occupations
5% Sales occupations
5%
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Architectural teaching in Huddersfield has a history dating back over 90 years; the town is a fine example of buildings from the traditional to the modern; a number of which can be found in and around the University precinct. Huddersfield’s position mid-way between the cities of Leeds and Manchester means it is ideally placed to explore diversity in architecture at a range of scales within a regional and global context. Modules are assessed by a combination of written reports, dissertations, presentations and portfolios. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course. Feedback (either written and/or verbal) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on final coursework is available on request after the publication of results. **Further information** The teaching year normally starts in September with breaks at Christmas and Easter, finishing with a main assessment period around September/October. **Full-time or part-time study** **This course is only available for study on full-time basis**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Advanced Architectural Design, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

* An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification.

  • Alternative qualifications and/or significant experience may be accepted, subject to approval.
  • International students with qualifications in 'creative' or ‘practice' subjects should submit a portfolio of work with their application.
  • All suitably qualified applicants are normally interviewed or considered for admittance under alternative arrangements. Interview will be by portfolio of practice based and/or theoretical work and a statement of intent.

Costs

Tuition Fees Advanced Architectural Design MA

England UK £7900 year 1
Northern Ireland £7900 year 1
Scotland £7900 year 1
Wales £7900 year 1
Channel Islands £7900 year 1
Ireland £7900 year 1
EU £17600 year 1
International £17600 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #32 
    • #40 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #47 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Architectural Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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