University of Salford
Architecture (MArch) MArch (Hons)
University of Salford

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Architecture (MArch) MArch (Hons) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Cinematics and Photography.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Cinematics and Photography

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cinematics and Photography 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 £21000 £15500 £20000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23000 £11500 - £19000 £15500 - £23500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Cinematics and Photography

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20933 £18108 £21051
25-75 percentile range £18375 - £24906 £13095 - £22569 £15928 - £26889

Course Description

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.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Example below based on all graduates of Architecture (MArch) MArch (Hons) at University of Salford

35% Managers, directors and senior officials
20% Finance Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Welfare Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Sales occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Applicants for the Master of Architecture (MArch) programme will typically have a first degree in architecture from an accredited undergraduate programme (normally with ARB/RIBA Part 1 exemption). Typically students will have achieved a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1). Whilst it is not a requirement for entrants to have completed ARB Part 1, all Parts (1, 2 and 3) will need to be completed in order to be admitted to the UK Register of Architects.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Architecture (MArch), MArch (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

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

Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #20 
    • #27 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #39 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 21 university rankings of University of Salford

About University of Salford

The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

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Student composition of University of Salford

undergraduates:
17080
postgraduates:
4155
Total:
21235
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