MArch in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)

Copies of your final certificates.

Copies of your transcripts.

Electronic copy of your passport.

Please provide an explanation as to why you wish to undertake the course and what you hope to gain from studying here. Also state why you feel you are suitable for the course and, if appropriate, how this will assist your career aspirations.

We will be reviewing your portfolio with four key values in mind: questioning, curiosity, technical ability, and enthusiasm. Your portfolio should demonstrate these values through your strengths, abilities and experiences evidencing a high level of basic design skill as well as an ability to engage in a rigorous, graduate programme of study and an understanding of architecture as both an academic subject and an ongoing practice. We are looking for your potential to succeed on the course and welcome applications from those with diverse experiences or educational backgrounds. You may wish to refer to REGISTER website for current MArch student work and Unit agendas. Your portfolio should include: Carefully edited work, setting out a clear narrative and logical sequence of themes or techniques, in order to produce an exciting, creative and representative portfolio encompassing: Academic work from your undergraduate degree Work undertaken in architectural practice, evidencing appropriate professional experience prior to entry (at least 40 weeks) Independent work, such as architectural competition entries, travel sketches, photography projects or any other work in any other media that illustrates your range of skills and expresses your architectural ideas and sensibilities Your personal statement which explains your reasons for choosing to apply to the MArch course at KSA, and the interests that you want to bring to your MArch studies and further develop. Digital portfolio format requirements A portfolio of 15 to 20 pages, landscape orientation and saved/uploaded as a print-based or interactive PDF file. Include project titles and a brief description of each project explaining your intentions and your individual involvement if presenting a group project. Moving image works can optionally be included but are not required and should be uploaded to Vimeo or YouTube – please supply these links in your portfolio and make sure they are active and work on all platforms. Ensure that images are of a high quality and at least 72 dpi.