UK/EU
You require the minimum of a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (planning, geography, architecture, engineering, sociology or environmental science). Other subject areas considered.

If you have no formal qualifications but do have relevant work experience, you may still be considered and are encouraged to enquire about your suitability.

INTERNATIONAL
If you are an overseas applicant, you can check the comparability of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through Ecctis, who provide an advisory service.

English language requirements 

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 

If your first language is not English, then evidence of English proficiency is required. The level of proficiency that is required can vary with the type of programme for which you are applying. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office. 

The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).

You are required to have a 2:2 degree in Architecture (or similar design-related discipline such as Architectural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Design, Spatial and VR Media Design, Digital Media Design, Construction, Building Surveying, Town and Urban Planning, among others).

We also require references from previous university, employer and / or similar. 

Work experience for approximately 12 months in an architect’s office or other professionally relevant activity is highly desirable, though not required.

Applications to this programme must include a portfolio of work. It is recommended, but not essential, that applicants can demonstrate work experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) or urban planning sector.

For an informal discussion about MA Architectural Design please contact the programme leader at ada@plymouth.ac.uk

If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through UK ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service. 

English language requirements 

If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualifications and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our international office. 

The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5 with a minimum 5.5 in all four components.