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Last updated on 30/10/2025
Applications for September 2026 open
Apply today to start on one of our MSc courses, MRes in Sustainability and Adaptation course, or MArch Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course, in September 2026.
Our application deadline is 10 June 2026, although we recommend you apply early as we consider applications and offer places on our courses on a first-come-first-served basis. If courses reach capacity for September 2026 entry then we may close some of our programmes to new applications and operate a waitlist, so do apply early if you’re interested in studying on one of our courses.
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If you have further questions about applying or need support with your application then please get in touch. We also highly recommend attending one of our on-site or virtual open days to find out more about applying and studying on our courses.
Apply for MArch Sustainable Architecture
For the Masters in Architecture (MArch) course, we ask for: Exemption from ARB/RIBA Part 1 or relevant undergraduate degree; Digital portfolio of work; IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English.
Applications now open. Apply before our application deadline on 10 June 2026.
Apply for an MSc postgraduate course
For the taught postgraduate courses (MSc, PG Cert., PGDip.) we ask for: a Bachelor’s degree, or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard; IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English; Science/higher level of numeracy for MSc SEPDM.
Applications now open. Apply before our application deadline on 10 June 2026.
Apply for our MRes course
For the Masters of Research postgraduate course (MRes) we ask for: a Bachelor’s degree, or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard; 250-word proposal outlining your plan for the extended research dissertation; IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English.
Applications now open. Apply before our application deadline on 10 June 2026.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Overseas students will need to consider student visas, their eligibility to study residentially, and their first language and tuition fee requirements. All students living outside the UK and Ireland are considered Overseas students due to the change to the UK Government fee status.
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