Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start
About this course
Start in Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course holds professional accreditation and includes live projects.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 60%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 29%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Project 1: Experimentation
- Design Project 2: Speculation
- Architectural Research Methods
- Practice Management and Law
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Design Project 3: Analysis and Proposal
- Design Project 4 - Realisation
- Student Selected Investigation
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start at Northumbria University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start at Northumbria University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start at Northumbria University?
The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Architecture MArch 2 Years Full-Time | September Start at Northumbria University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.