Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] (Architecture an Urban Design)
STEM Course
9 months
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
£35,394/Yr
£35,394 /Yr
- M.Phil in Architecture an Urban Design at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 22-months.
- This is an on-campus and thesis-based program.
- This two-year course uniquely combines a professional course i.e. ARB/RIBA part 2 course with a Cambridge Master of Philosophy degree.
- It provides advanced teaching, research, and practice opportunities in environmental, social, political, historical, theoretical, and economic aspects of architecture, cities, and the global environment.
- During the fieldwork period, students will have engaged in a rigorous research exercise and produced a well-resolved and argued design at strategic, building, and detail design scales.
- Teaching is delivered through seminars, supported by individual supervision.
- Students are also offered a series of studio sessions and hands-on workshops, offering support in research skills and techniques.
- The weekly seminars, plus additional research workshops, provide a framework to explore a variety of research approaches from a range of relevant disciplines available in the Department.
- The course requires regular written, visual, and oral presentations in the studio.
- At the beginning of the Easter term of their first year of study, students commence work on their approved program of fieldwork and focus on their dissertation project.
- MPhil in Architecture and Urban Design students wishing to apply for a PhD must achieve an overall total score of at least 70.
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Important Dates
Course Closed: Architecture and Urban Studies are no longer accepting new applications.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £35394 (GBP 35394) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Total Cost | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £43556 (GBP 43556) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should achieve a UK High Honours degree from a recognized university.
- Students accepted for this course will usually have a Part 1 qualification or bachelor's degree prescribed by the Architect's Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at a first-class or high level.
- At least 67 percent or 3.6 out of 4.0 GPA or equivalent is required.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field such as Architecture, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, or Fine Arts from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the courses are:
- Sustainability consultant
- Civil Service administrator
- Environmental manager
- Community development worker
- Developmentsurveyor
- Planning surveyor, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Irene Hallinan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 5,886/Yr$5,886 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Rhodes Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 20,883/Yr$20,883 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Cambridge C.T Taylor Fund | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 5,624/Yr$5,624 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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