Architecture with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 MArch (Hons)
About this course
MArch (Hons) in Architecture and Urban Planning, covering both disciplines at RIBA Part 2 level. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course leads to a jointly accredited award in architecture and planning disciplines, with professional recognition from the Architects Registration Board, RIBA, and the Royal Town Planning Institute. Learning takes place primarily in the architecture studio through design tutorials.
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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
- Integrated Architectural Design
- Urban Theory Analysis and Strategy
- Architectural Humanities 4
- MArch with UP Research Project
- Property Development Processes
- Statutory Planning
- Sustainability in Contemporary Cities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Architecture with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 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 with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 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 with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 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 with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee?
The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Is Architecture with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 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 with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 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 with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 MArch (Hons) at University of Dundee?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.