Description

The Master of Architectural Design programme prepares students for an international career in architecture, creating bridges between Eastern and Western culture. Understanding mobility as one of the core conditions of global modernity, the programme attracts international students preparing for a career related to China, as well as domestic students preparing for both national and international careers. The programme focuses on architectural design studio as well as on humanistic and technical modules in preparation of either professional practice or PhD-level studies.

This program is made to deliver all the learning outcomes as defined by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to qualify for RIBA part 2 validation, which is the second out of three stages in the formal educational process required to register as a professional architect in the United Kingdom. After successfully completing the first of two RIBA visits, RIBA part 2 Candidate Course Status has been awarded. The RIBA part 2 initial visit is scheduled for autumn 2017.

The program offers an international perspective, while at the same time enabling students to address the demands of rapid modernisation in China. When you graduate from this program, you will receive an international masters degree from the University of Liverpool that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Master’s in Architectural Design

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Course Content

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- Year One
  - Design studio I
  - Applied technology in architecture
  - Architectural theory and criticism
  - Design studio II
  - Advanced professional practice
  - Topics in architectural history
  Year Two
  - Design studio III
  - Architectural design and research methods
  - Practice based enquiry and architectural representation
  - Design studio IV (thesis project)
  - Thesis (written component of the thesis project)
  Additional learning activities
  
  The programme includes 200 hours of additional learning activities per semester, most of which are chosen individually by students. They should normally be spread equally over teaching semesters and the summer and winter breaks. An individual student-learning plan will be established at the outset of each semester with the academic advisor. Examples of ALAs include:
  - Postgraduate English (LAN901 . Mandatory, if required by the programme director)
  - Postgraduate English (LAN902. Mandatory, if required by the programme director)
  - Chinese language (CLT901-906. Mandatory for international students)
  - Graduate teaching assistantship
  - Graduate research assistantship (if available)
  - Graduate practice placement/internship
  - Participation in Level Three or Level Four lecture-and-seminar based modules in the built environment cluster
  - Participation in Level Three or Level Four modules from other XJTLU departments or the Language Centre
  - Selected topics in design tools and methods
  - Selected topics in advanced digital design
  - Selected topics in architectural research methods
  - Selected topics in architectural representation
  - Independent studies with an ARC tutor
  - Scholarly presentation of a research paper
  - Publication of a paper in a peer-reviewed architecture-related journal
  - Personal and employability skills (MAN903)

Entry Requirements
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Upper second class (2:1) honours

China

1st tier universities: 75 percent or above
2nd tier universities: 80 percent or above

Note: Chinese applicants are not required to take the MoE postgraduate entrance exam.

North America

3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate program

Other Regions

Equivalent academic qualifications

Academic Background

An undergraduate degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in BArch, BEng in Architecture, BA (Hons) in Architecture or equivalent. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their own creative works as a student and a practicing architect/intern (indicating where and when the work was done, who the tutor/supervisor was, who was part of the team and what the applicants’ role was in the team, A3-size, typically 10 to 30 pages, in PDF format). An internship in an architecture-related practice is recommended, but not required. We might accept applicants with substantial work experience or an outstanding portfolio even if their grades are lower than the minimum entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your native language or if you have not studied in English at degree level, you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You should normally possess one of the following qualifications:

IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all sections)
TOEFL iBT: 94 (minimum of 21 in any skill)

In exceptional circumstances, individual cases will be considered on their own merits. You may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate your English proficiency.

If you miss the English language requirements by 0.5-1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you can be admitted to the program after successful completion of our four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.

You can also apply to take the XJTLU English language test in lieu of an IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent. Based on the score, students may be admitted or may be required to take and successfully complete the four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.

Additionally, students may be required to complete English language courses on a pass/fail basis as part of the additional learning activity requirement during their studies at XJTLU.

Details

The accommodation facilities our students stay in are located within the Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District and managed privately by the Suzhou Industrial Park Education Development and Investment Limited Company.

All international students are guaranteed accommodation throughout their study at XJTLU. Accommodation options range from studios to five-bedroom apartments (subject to availability with preference given to advanced bookings).

Most students stay in the Wencui Parfait apartments where each student has a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom – the average monthly rental fee is RMB 1,600 per month. Rents range from RMB 1,200 per month to RMB 2,100 per month depending on the length of the contract.

If preferred, postgraduate international students can access cheaper, basic dormitory accommodation which is either single or shared with prices ranging from 300-500 RMB per month

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