Architectural Design

Our architectural design ma is a pre-professional programme to help you develop a specialist approach to architectural thinking and design execution. this is an internationally popular course that attracts students from across the world and currently offers entry to the rigorous design teaching and enquiry-based learning that we offer at the leicester school of architecture (lsa). you will join a community of academics, practitioners and students that is co-designing new ways of thinking and you will be supported to tackle current real-world challenges while proposing new futures.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

This programme is designed to equip you with both professional and research skills that will enable you to address the future challenges of sustainable architecture and development. many of our graduates pursue careers in allied industries, such as planning, architectural conservation, urban design, facilities, estate and project management, where these skills are in high demand. graduates also work in fields such as heritage and history studies, event design, digital animation and strategic management. the focus on theoretical architectural debate and developing sophisticated research skills will be excellent preparation to progress onto a phd.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. De Montfort University has partnerships with the following companies: