Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Architecture (M Arch) program at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) prepares students for professional practice in architecture, emphasizing the roles of practitioner, researcher, and educator. The program's curriculum includes advanced design studios, research modules, and courses on contemporary theory and practice, building performance, and professional context. Graduates are qualified for the architectural profession, with opportunities in general practice or specialization.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Architecture (M Arch) program at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is designed for students who wish to develop further knowledge and master a range of skills at the postgraduate level in architecture. The program emphasizes the architect as a practitioner, researcher, and educator, recognizing the complementary nature of these roles in the field.
Objectives:
- Provide students with advanced knowledge and expertise to become agile professionals in the ever-changing professional and industry landscapes.
- Emphasize skills and knowledge in architectural practice, research, and education.
- Enable students to develop critical judgment and leadership skills in reviewing architectural ideas.
Outline:
Program Content:
The M Arch program consists of three semesters, with each semester comprising a core Design Studio and modules in research, professional studies, contemporary theory and practice of architecture, and building performance.
Course Schedule:
- Semester 1: Collaborative Design Practice Studio, Architecture & Culture, Whole Life Design
- Semester 2: Advanced Architectural Design Studio, Roles in the Professional Context, Research Methods
- Semester 3: Architectural Design Research Studio, Research Studies, Elective Options (Education, Research, or Practice)
Individual Modules:
- Collaborative Design Practice Studio: Design Studio focused on a 'Live' Group Project.
- Architecture & Culture: Theory of Architectural Theory and Critical Theory of Architectural Production.
- Whole Life Design: Building Performance, Durability of Design & Construction.
- Advanced Architectural Design Studio: Theme-based Studio Units.
- Roles in the Professional Context: Social, Economic, Environment Context of Architecture Profession and Construction Industry.
- Research Methods: Methods and Techniques of Enquiry.
- Architectural Design Research Studio: Critical Appraisal and Reflection through Design.
- Research Studies: Design Dissertation Seminar Groups.
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the M Arch program are qualified for the profession of Architecture. They may practice in a personal professional capacity or in employment in private and public sector organizations. The field of practice is extensive in Ireland and abroad, offering alternatives of general practice or specialization throughout a career.
Other:
- The program is offered in two modes: full programme and advanced entry programme.
- The full programme is a full-time, three-semester, 90 ECTS, Level 9 course leading to a post-graduate, professional degree in architecture.
- The advanced entry programme is currently offered part-time over two semesters, comprises 30 ECTS at Level 9, and leads to a postgraduate degree in architecture.
€9,675 Total Fee €21,750 Total Fee