Architecture MArch (Hons)
About this course
Architecture MArch (Hons), a five-year integrated master's programme. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is housed in the University's art school, with studio-based learning in small groups alongside one-to-one tuition from registered architects. Study visits and exchanges to cities including Venice, Shanghai and Sydney are available, and 24 months of practical training is required after the degree to qualify as an architect in the UK.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Recommended subject: a literate or art & design subject) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: a literate subject at Higher Level 5 Daydream Believers Creative Thinking Level 6 (standard): Grade B plus BBB in Higher (View source data of all entry requirements for this course.).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 291 offers from 321 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 80%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 82%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Other HE qualification: 24%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
Modules
- Architectural History 1
- Architectural Technology 1
- Design Methods 1
- Integrated Architectural Design 1
- Architectural History 2
- Architectural Theory and Practice 1
- Architectural Technology 2
- Design Methods 2
- Integrated Architectural Design 2
- Architectural Theory + Practice 2
- Integrated Architectural Design 3
- Architectural Humanities
- Urban Theory, Analysis and Design
- Integrated Architectural Design
- Professional Praxis 1
- Urban Theory Analysis and Strategy
- Architectural Humanities 4
- Architectural Thesis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £33,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 291 offers from 321 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
Does Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Architecture MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.