This MA is a unique institution in the field of architectural history, theory and criticism. Over the past 25 years it has provided a coherent and intensive forum in which students develop and test their own approach to the subject, engaging with established and emerging subjects, theories and methodologies. What and how will I learn? The programme features architecture of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Rather than focussing on the work of individuals, stylistic classification or normative categories, the programme locates architecture within social, ideological, creative, political and urban processes, exploring the boundaries of what might be regarded as legitimate architectural objects of study. Degree Structure Students undertake courses to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of two core courses (60 credits), two optional courses (60 credits) and a Report (60 credits). A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time nine months) is offered. Core Modules Critical Methodologies of Architectural History Research and Dissemination of Architectural History Dissertationreport All MA students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a 10,000 word report and an oral examination. Options Architecture in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Britain The Representation of Cities Theorising Practices: Architecture, Art and Urbanism Further details available on subject website: http:www.bartlett.ucl.ac.ukhistory_theoryprogrammesma_ah.htm The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, building and gallery visits, video and film screenings, group working and one-to-one tutorials. Assessment is through coursework, consisting of short exercises, classroom presentations, and longer essays for individual modules, a 10,000 word report and oral examination, and verbal presentations. Why should I study this degree at UCL? The Bartlett is the UK's largest multidisciplinary Faculty of the Built Environment, bringing together scientific and professional specialisms required to research, understand, design, construct and operate the buildings and urban environments of the future. Located in London, it is at the heart of a large cluster of creative architects and engineering firms and has all the resources of a world city to hand. This MA is the UK's longest established programme in its field, and prioritises the exploration of new and existing methodologies and critical theories as they might be applied to the study of architecture and cities. Your future career Graduates from the Bartlett have been very successful in gaining subsequent employment. At present there is a growing demand for our Master's graduates from a wide range of both public and private employers. Many graduates from the programme have gone on to research, teach and publish at universities and other institutions worldwide. First destinations of recent graduates include: Ait: Assistant to Publisher City University: Course Administrator Salisbury Cathedral: Voluntary Archivist Caro Communications: Account Executive London School of Economics: Cataloguer Entry Requirements The normal minimum qualifications are a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an equivalent standard overseas qualification. A second acceptable qualification is corporate membership of one of the following UK professional institutions: the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). A third acceptable qualification is a degree of lower than second-class Honours standard or an equivalent overseas qualification in a subject appropriate to the programme, plus extensive field background and experience. The latter implies considerable senior level professional experience. Applicants without a
This MA is a unique institution in the field of architectural history, theory and criticism. Over the past 25 years it has provided a coherent and intensive forum in which students develop and test their own approach to the subject, engaging with established and emerging subjects, theories and methodologies. What and how will I learn? The programme features architecture of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Rather than focussing on the work of individuals, stylistic classification or norma...
