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Contents

Introduction to Architecture School of the Arts Programmes at a glance Postgraduate Taught Programmes Postgraduate Research Opportunities Research Profile Staff Research Interests Selected Module Summaries Admissions Information

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Introduction to Architecture
Liverpool was the UKs first Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) accredited University School of Architecture. Research lies at the core of our activities and we have recognised strengths in the fields of History and Theory, and Environment and Process.
The activities of the research groups within these two fields provide the knowledge and expertise required by the professional discipline that we serve and also reach out into related areas in the visual arts, urban design, conservation and innovative technologies.

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE MARCH (RIBA PART II)

We also offer a professionally validated Master of Architecture degree (MArch) for candidates with a good first degree in Architecture and who have satisfied the requirements of RIBA Part I. On successful completion, RIBA Part II is awarded and these students become eligible to prepare for the RIBA Part III professional practice examination. Our Part II degree is well established and has produced many successful and well known graduates over the decades that it has been running. The programme was revalidated in 2009 following a very positive RIBA visit and renewed ARB accreditation has followed in 2010.

RESEARCH ASSESSMENT EXERCISE 2008

Architecture at the University of Liverpool was rated joint 3rd highest in the UK in terms of research activity in Architecture. 75% of the research activity was deemed world-leading or internationally excellent, and a further 20% internationally recognised. Our research activities are focused within two areas: History and Theory which includes the broad cultural and historical context of art and architectural design; Environment and Process which includes acoustics and lighting, computer-mediated design , sustainability and whole life modelling of buildings.

MA IN ARCHITECTURE
The Masters programme MA in Architecture (MA/Arch), can be taken with a number of specialisms that help students develop knowledge in areas that match their interests with staff research expertise. These include history and theory of architecture, architecture and the visual arts, digital techniques in architecture and design, and sustainable design. The MA in Architecture is intended for graduates seeking a specialism in this area, or for professionals in practice wishing to develop their skills. It offers a postgraduate education in a range of academic, research-based topics that critically explore these creative disciplines, allowing students to focus on specific areas related to their experience and interest.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The MPhil and PhD are research degrees awarded on submission of a thesis, which is judged by examiners to be of the appropriate standard, to candidates who have followed an approved programme of research studies. Potential students are encouraged to develop their own areas of research interest with active support from full-time research and teaching staff, who can offer a range of professional backgrounds; architects, engineers, industry professionals, or historians.

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CONTACTING ARCHITECTURE
PhD and MPhil General Enquiries Ms Marion Winsor T: +44 (0)151 794 2608 F: +44 (0)151 794 2605 E: mwinsor@liv.ac.uk MA in Architecture (MA/ARCH) General Enquiries Ms Jennifer Johnson T:+44 (0)151 794 2606 F:+44 (0)151 794 2605 E: jejones@liv.ac.uk Master of Architecture (MArch) General Enquiries Ms Sue Wilkinson T:+44 (0) 151 794 2603 F:+44 (0)151 794 2605 E: s.e.wilkinson@liv.ac.uk www.liv.ac.uk/lsa

PROFILE
Students: Academic and research staff: Undergraduate students: Postgraduate research students: International postgraduate students: 47 372 28 12

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
PhD and MPhil For research degree programmes the typical minimum entry requirement is a Bachelors degree (with Honours) at 2:1 level or better in an appropriate field of study. Equivalent overseas degrees together with an acceptable English language qualification are also accepted, please see below. Individual consideration is given to mature students with significant and relevant experience and with professional qualifications. PhD students are allowed to progress into their next year of study if the assessed work at the time of the Annual Progress Report is at appropriate PhD level. Students registered for an MPhil also have to satisfactorily complete an Annual Progress Report.

RESEARCH FACILITIES
The home of postgraduates is the Postgraduate Research Centre, which is an open plan area of personal work stations, providing dedicated work and study spaces and allowing interaction between students. Our computing facilities provide the opportunity to work in any of the major CAAD environments. There is a well-equipped physical modelling workshop and equipment for digital video film and editing. Specialised facilities exist for work in the science and engineering areas including sound transmission suites, an anechoic chamber, a lighting laboratory with artificial sky and computer laboratories. All facilities are supported by dedicated technical support staff.

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Taught Programmes MA/Arch: To be offered a place on the programme, you will normally need to have a Bachelors degree (with Honours) at 2:2 level or better in an appropriate field of study. Please contact us if you wish to check whether your degree subject is suitable, but a wide spectrum of subjects are acceptable. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will be considered on their individual merits and should discuss their particular circumstances with the Programme Director. MArch: A Bachelor degree in Architecture at 2:1 or better that carries RIBA Part I recognition is the typical requirement. If you hold a degree with a lower grade, or without RIBA Part 1 recognition, we may be able to offer a place based on portfolio/workexperience/interview. Please contact us for advice in such cases.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must have reached a minimum standard of English language, and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include; GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. These are minimum levels in some cases a higher grade may be required. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/ international/countries/index.htm for a full list.

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TYPICAL REQUIREMENT
IELTS 6.5 (including writing at 6.5 level) 88-89 Standard Level (Grade 5) C

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
There is some funding available for UK and EU postgraduate students, though this is understandably subject to strong competition, you will find information which may help to give you an idea of where to start looking for funding on the University web pages (www.liv.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/money/funding.htm). Please note that application deadlines may apply to scholarships. The School has a limited number of bursaries for MA/Arch and PhD and MPhil students. Further information can be found on our website www.liv.ac.uk/lsa

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Our international students are either selffinanced, sponsored by their governments or via scholarships and a guarantee of sufficient funds to cover the cost of the course will be required with application. The University of Liverpool administers and participates in many scholarship schemes for international students. The majority of the scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit rather than hardship and students must normally hold an offer of a place on a course before they can apply. More details of all of these awards are listed on www.liv.ac.uk/ international/money-scholarships/index

TOEFL iBT International Baccalaureate Hong Kong Use of English AS level INDIA Standard XII

70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards C6

WAEC

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS

If you meet our other academic requirements but do not achieve the required level of English, it may be possible to come and study at Liverpool on the Universitys summer academic English programmes, prior to registration for higher degrees. See www.liv.ac.uk/ international/ countries/index.htm for details. If you require additional English language training during your study, the University is able to provide tuition and arrange IELTS tests through its English Language Unit, details of which are available at www.liv.ac.uk/elu A range of awards, scholarships and bursaries are available for those undertaking postgraduate study at the University. See www.liv.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/money/scholarships.htm for more information.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who successfully complete a Higher Degree go on to interesting careers in Architecture, the wider construction industry, management, higher education, the arts and conservation and many other specialisms to be found in the arts, architecture and the built environment.

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I chose to undertake my Mphil/ PHD at Liverpool because I studied for my BA (Hons) and a MArch in Architecture here. Moving onto a PhD has allowed me to continue my studies in an environment I enjoy with access to supervisors who specialise in my chosen subject area. Working in a room with 10 postgraduate students in it, is ideal for bouncing ideas off each other and I also really like the freedom of being able to explore and experiment within my particular subject area, knowing that I have the guidance of academic staff to assist me.
NICK WEBB MPHIL/PHD ARCHITECTURE

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School of the Arts

The School of the Arts provides world-class teaching and cutting-edge research in deep and creative areas of human meaning - Art and Aesthetics, Architecture and Design, Film, English Literature, English Language, Communication and Media Studies, Music, Ethics, Philosophy and Religion. We offer you a doubly rich environment: externally, following Liverpools year as European Capital of Culture in 2008 and in collaboration with leading arts institutions such as Tate Liverpool, The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, FACT, The Reader Organisation, The Playhouse and Everyman Theatres, and National Museums Liverpool; and internally, in a rich inter-disciplinary setting that brings support, sharing and stimulus to a wide variety of postgraduates, with links to further initiatives in creativity, health and well being.
The School comprises the following areas of study: Architecture Communication and Media English Music Philosophy

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Programmes at a glance
Programme code POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT PROGRAMMES Architecture MA Full-time Part-time Master of Architecture MArch Full-time POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES MPhil Full-time Part-time PhD Full-time Part-time Major code Full-time Part-time Page number

MA/ARCH

ARTC

1y 2y

09 09

M/ARCHITECT

5105

2y

10

MPHIL/HS/F MPHIL/HS/P

ARMR ARMR

1y 2y

11 11

PHD/HS/F PHD/HS/P

ARPR ARPR

3y 6y

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Postgraduate Taught Programmes

Architecture MA
Full-time Programme Code: Major Code: Programme Length: Part-time Programme Code: Major Code: Programme Length: MA/ARCH ARTC 1 year

(total 60 credits) and a research-based dissertation/thesis (total 60 credits) completed over the summer.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE
The MA in Architecture (MA/Arch) can be taken with a number of specialisms that reflect dedicated expertise in our research activity. These include history and theory of architecture, architecture and the visual arts, application of digital technologies in design, and sustainable technologies in architecture. The MA has a number of core modules that introduce detailed aspects of architecture-led research. Students take a route through the degree that covers core material but allows for a substantial component that takes in an area (or areas) of personal interest.

MA/ARCH/P ARTC 2 years

Programme contact: Ms Jennifer Johnson E: jejones@liv.ac.uk www.liv.ac.uk/lsa

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This 12-month full-time or 24-month part-time programme comprises four one-semester core modules (total 60 credits), up to four optional modules

There are three primary strands that students would normally choose to focus on; Architectural Design; Contemporary Architectural Technologies; or Critical Studies of Architecture. The availability of choice of route is an aspect that is one of the key features of this degree. Design modules are available to enable experienced students to undertake sustainable design projects. Critical studies modules are available for research into history and theory of architecture and the visual arts including film. Contemporary Technologies modules offer the chance to study sustainable and digital technologies. Dealing with both academic and practical issues, the programme prepares students for specialist roles both within academic research and architectural practice.

Module Code

Module Title

Semester

Credits (180 Credits to be taken in total)

Core Modules ARCH411

ARCH412 ARCH480 ARCH583 ARCH419

Current Themes in Architectural Research Critiques and Communication in the Visual Arts and Architecture Architecture and the Visual Arts Research Methodology Architecture Project Report Dissertation / Thesis

1 1 2 2 3

15 15 15 15 60

Optional Modules ARCH321

ARCH323 ARCH361 ARCH407 ARCH413 ARCH414 ARCH415 ARCH416 ALGY786

History and Theory of Architecture CAAD Project Technological Design Development Construction and Management Architectural Research Placement Sustainable Environmental Architectural Design Design 1 Design Appreciation Prehistoric Architectures

2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1

15 15 15 30 30 30 15 15 15

See page 14-16 for module summaries. Other Options may be taken with approval. NB This programme is designed for those wishing to undertake postgraduate study in Architecture, but who do not require British Architectural accreditation status as the MA/Arch does not carry RIBA/ARB accreditation. Please see information on the BA and MArch degrees for our RIBA/ARB accredited programmes.

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Architecture MArch
Full-time Programme Code: Major Code: Programme Length: Typical Offer: M/ ARCHITECT 5105 2 years 2:1

On successful completion, RIBA Part II is awarded and these students become eligible to prepare for the RIBA Part III professional practice examination. In Year 1 of the MArch the Design work is developed in three stages that carefully integrate individual and group work. Design work in the second year of the MArch begins with a design project, set, reviewed, and taught by a notable practitioner or design practice. In 200910 this was Stevenson Bell, the award winning Manchester practice. Design work builds towards the final major piece of self-generated brief response, the Design Thesis. Taught modules outside studio design cover professional practice and contemporary approaches to technology. Each student chooses a dissertation subject in line with their personal interest.

In addition to full time staff, teaching is provided by selected practitioners who include our Honorary Professors: in 201011 this included Jim Eyre OBE of Wilkinson Eyre. We have a very generous offering of prizes for students performing strongly in areas of our MArch degree.

Programme contact: Ms Sue Wilkinson E: s.e.wilkinson@liv.ac.uk www.liv.ac.uk/lsa

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The components of the two-year full-time post BA Hons programme include design projects, lecture and workshop courses, a dissertation, and an optional student foreign exchange programme. Examination and assessment is by studio presentations and coursework submissions. The Master of Architecture programme engages with specialist areas of study at the forefront of academic and professional research.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE
The Master of Architecture (MArch) programme is a professional/ undergraduate Masters qualification available to students with an appropriate first degree in Architecture and RIBA Part I.

Module Code

Module Title

Semester

Credits (180 Credits to be taken in total)

Year 4 (all modules must be undertaken) ARCH401 Design

ARCH402 ARCH403 ARCH404 ARCH405 ARCH407 ARCH480 Design D Design B Design C Practice Management and Law Construction & Management Research Methodology

1 2 1 2 1&2 1 2

15 15 15 15 15 30 15

Year 5 (all modules must be undertaken) ARCH500 Design Studies

ARCH504 ARCH511 ARCH583 Dissertation Thesis Design Project Report

1 1 2 2

30 30 45 15

See page 14-16 for module summaries.

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Postgraduate Research Opportunities

MPhil
Full-time Programme Code: Major Code: Programme Length: Part-time Programme Code: Major Code: Programme Length: MPHIL/HS/F ARMR 1-4 years

MPHIL/HS/P ARMR 2-6 years

PhD
Full-time Programme Code: Major Code: Programme Length: Part-time Programme Code: Major Code: Programme Length: PHD/HS/F ARPR 2-4 years

Students are assigned supervisors with interests in their proposed area of study and attend dedicated postgraduate training appropriate to their needs. They also have the opportunity to present research seminars on their work to other postgraduates and staff in the School. The MPhil and PhD research degrees are awarded on submission of a thesis, which is judged by the examiners to be of the appropriate standard, to candidates who have followed an approved programme of research studies. Postgraduates are encouraged to present their work at national or international conferences during their second and third years. Recent presentations include Vienna (2006), Frankfurt and Madrid (2007), Korea (2008), Krakow, Antwerp and Oxford (2009), and Lisbon and Cairo (2010).

The following selection of recent thesis subjects gives an impression of the breadth of interests throughout our department: Design of lighting installations for obstructed interiors Computer modelling of auditoria acoustics Architecture and urban design in nineteenth-century Liverpool Computer-aided architectural design Conservation management of world heritage cities Impact noise in buildings at low frequencies Construction methods and materials in the traditional architecture of Cyprus Innovation and invention in architecture Waterfront cities Sustainable construction site processes Post-colonial Indian cities Integration of renewable technologies into buildings Deployable structures in portable architecture Perceptions of city space memory and experience in changing environments.

PHD/HS/P ARPR 4-7 years

Programme contact: Ms Marion Winsor E: mwinsor@liv.ac.uk www.liv.ac.uk/lsa

Although I undertook full-time PhD study, I spent a lot of time in laboratories away from the university. Regular contact with my supervisor and the administrative staff was therefore important. This was done through research meetings, or by phone or e-mail. My supervisor was open to all my questions and concerns and the other researchers in the group were helpful and had experience to give. I couldnt imagine better collaboration and support.
ANDREAS MAYR HOCHSCHULE FR TECHNIK STUTTGART

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Staff actively collaborate with industry and colleagues in other departments within the University and with research groups at other universities and institutions. International collaboration of various kinds exists with France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Argentina, Brazil, the USA, Korea, Latvia, China, Japan, Australia, Canada and Hong Kong.

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Research Profile
Our research activity lies within two areas; History and Theory, and Environment and Process. The research studies of postgraduate students are integrated into the research of the academic staff with topics spread evenly throughout the two areas.

ENVIRONMENT AND PROCESS GROUP

www.liv.ac.uk/info/research/ arch_tech_proc There are also three research groups in this area. Postgraduates in Acoustics and Lighting research into the transmission of sound and vibration in buildings and in lighting design engineering. Research, at the interface of acoustics and sustainability, aims to produce building facades which provide natural ventilation but with good sound insulation. The group is leading European research on the effect of obstructed interiors on light loss and future work will be towards design integration of day lighting with the new generation of luminaires. Students in Computer-Mediated Design investigate how computer visualisation, modelling and interface management can be applied to entrance design and analytical process, including client bodies.

HISTORY AND THEORY

www.liv.ac.uk/info/research/arch_ history_theory There are three groups within this area. Postgraduates in History investigate architectural history and the contextual basis for its understanding. The area is broad but the research methods employed are shared and include traditional library and archive based investigations, field observation and surveys, interviews and oral history. Also consistent across the group is the study of the lives, practice and output of leading architects, engineering designers and educators, which provides a means by which the ideas of design are considered. The group has a well established reputation for field research in the Mediterranean and Middle-East regions. Postgraduates in Architecture and the Visual Arts investigate the development in art history, art criticism, and the important emergent field of the historical sociology of visual culture. The Centre for Architecture and the Visual Arts (CAVA) provides a forum for research programmes, conferences and symposia in collaboration with Tate Liverpool, National Museums Liverpool and the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (FACT). Architecture and film is a (core) research interest here that has resulted in both practice and theory-led conferences, publications, and exhibitions. Students in New Architectures investigate changes in building typology and the technological forces that are delivering innovation in architectural design. The launch of the conference series Transportable Environments and its associated publications have placed Liverpool at the forefront of research on transportable, temporary and flexible architecture.

The group heads the collaboration of five international organisations, which disseminates research through the International Journal of Architectural Computing. Recent work on the use of global positioning systems is yielding innovative research into city modelling and has led to the initiative City in the Palm of Your Hand, which is of immediate relevance to Liverpools Capital of Culture celebrations. Postgraduates in Building Life Modelling focus on the development of modelling technologies to improve decision making processes in the life-cycle of buildings. Research, in collaboration with the NHS, is producing innovative methods of estimating facilities management costs in acute-care hospitals. The Built Environment Complexity Network (BECON), formed at the inaugural international conference in Liverpool in 2005, is applying fundamentals of complexity science to built-environment systems, and is encouraging cross-fertilisation among the many disciplines involved.

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Staff Research Interests

Staff are interested in supervising PhD and MPhil projects as follows:

DR IAIN JACKSON
E: ijackson@liv.ac.uk Indian Architecture, post-colonial architecture Modernism within India and the Indian subcontinent Garden Suburbs British Modernist Architects (especially those working in the tropics) Outsider Art / Visionary environments Follies and Garden Buildings Issues of Identity, territory and alienation within the built environment.

MR TORSTEN SCHMIEDEKNECHT
E: torstens@liv.ac.uk Contemporary German architecture.

DR FEI CHEN
E: feichen@liv.ac.uk Urban Morphology Urban Design.

PROFESSOR ANDR BROWN (HEAD OF SCHOOL)

E: andygpb@liv.ac.uk Innovative technologies: digital and structure/constructional.

DR ANDREW CROMPTON
E: crompton@liv.ac.uk Design and understanding of sacred spaces The work of particular architects.

PROFESSOR BARRY GIBBS

E: bmg@liv.ac.uk Structure-borne sound in buildings: Sources of structure-borne sound; Low-frequency noise in buildings.

MR JACK DUNNE
E: j.dunne@liv.ac.uk Post-colonial housing development.

MR MIKE KNIGHT
E:m.w.knight@liv.ac.uk Application of digital technologies in Architecture.

PROFESSOR JONATHAN HARRIS

E: jharris1@liv.ac.uk Contemporary American art and cultural history Cultural policy Cultural institutions.

DR CARL HOPKINS
E: carl.hopkins@liv.ac.uk Sound and vibration transmission in architectural, automotive, aeronautic, or marine structures Low-frequency sound insulation Vibroacoustics and sound quality Sound radiation and transmission with porous metal plates School acoustics - sound transmission via natural ventilation solutions using windcatchers Subjective aspects of sound insulation in dwellings Prediction and measurement of wind noise from buildings Room acoustics.

DR RICHARD KOCK
E: rkoeck@liv.ac.uk Expertise in time-based digital applications that overlap the fields of architecture and film/moving images. The expertise is applied in research and practical outputs, which often leads to public dissemination (e.g. in form of films, screenings or exhibitions) Technological Sciences: Architecture, interior design.

PROFESSOR NEIL JACKSON

E: neil.jackson@liv.ac.uk Nineteenth-century industrial housing; twentieth-century architecture Japanese architecture.

PROFESSOR ROBERT KRONENBURG

E: r.h.kronenburg@liv.ac.uk Portable and flexible architecture; Film and architecture.

MR JOHN LEWIS
E: j.lewis@liv.ac.uk Construction project management; building procurement.

DR HALIM BOUSSABAINE
E: a.h.boussabaine@liv.ac.uk Complexity modelling; alternative renewable technologies User centred design.

DR CAROLINA STEVENSON
E: bernal@liv.ac.uk Flexible and deployable architectural structures.

DR DAVID CARTER
E: eb09@liv.ac.uk Interior lighting design and engineering.

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Selected Module Summaries

MA IN ARCHITECTURE (MA/ARCH, CODE ARCT)
Current Themes in Architectural Research (core) ARCH411 A broad spectrum of current issues relating to Architectural Research is covered across the range of interests covered by our two major Research areas in the School: Arts & Humanities and Technology & Process. An overview is presented on each of around ten areas covering such topics as Film and Architecture, Acoustics in Buildings, Architectural Competitions, Sustainable Design and Digital Cities. This overview module is meant as a precursor to studying your chosen area(s) in more depth later in the MA course. Architecture and the Visual Arts Research Methodology (core) ARCH480 Common module with MArch degree; see description under the MArch heading. Architecture Project Report (core) ARCH583 The project report is a written exploration of an architectural design in depth. This will involve a review of the intellectual, technical and creative content of a design project. The product will be an in-depth study of a real architectural project undertaken by a respected designer. Critiques and Communication in the Visual Arts and Architecture (core) ARCH412 This module is run in the form of a preparation for a mini-conference. Students work on a relevant Architectural research area which they study in depth and are then required to deliver a Conference Paper Abstract, A Full Conference paper and a Conference Presentation. The intention is to show how research in the field is undertaken and delivered to others through Conference forums. Dissertation / Design Thesis (core) ARCH419 Over the summer (June to August) there is the choice to investigate an architectural issue in depth either through a conventional written dissertation, or via a Thesis Design project. Those interested in a research study in History and Theory or Technology and Process would undertake a written dissertation, normally in one of the themes covered in the ARCH411 module taken in Semester 1. Those wishing to develop an in depth study through Design would take a Thesis Design instead. This involves the study of an architectural design problem and the production of a design solution supported by a written account. History and Theory of Architecture (option) ARCH321 This module aims to develop skills in the evaluation and presentation of an historical architectural project through seminar-based group study, presentation, reading, and individual essays. This module also presents an opportunity for students to work in areas where staff are also active in research in the field of Architectural History. Technological Design Development (option) ARCH361 This module, through the process of design of a large building scheme provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills in working in a group and in detailed design and presentation; develop technical knowledge of constructional and structural principles, use of materials and processes of assembly; develop technical knowledge and awareness about the environmental performance of buildings; develop awareness about the conformance of building design to building regulations; and develop the ability to represent/communicate technical solutions in appropriate ways and media. Research Placement ARCH413 Students who wish to study a particular research area in greater depth, perhaps in preparation for a dissertation, or research beyond the Masters degree, can opt to be placed with one of the research groups in the School. A particular research assignment is set that is part of, or related to ongoing research in the particular research group. Sustainable Environmental Architectural Design (option) ARCH414 This is a Design module in which issues relating to contemporary ideas on Sustainability in Design are discussed in Seminar classes, and then this is followed by a Design Project in which the range of issues are applied to and developed through a set design brief. Computer-Aided Architectural Design Project (option) ARCH323 Each student will present a project that relates to the application of digital technologies in the field of architecture or closely related area. The aim is to investigate a particular application of, or area of contemporary interest in, digital technology and present the outcome and findings via a WIKI. The core aim is to enable students to develop and apply skills and interests in contemporary digital techniques in the field of CAAD.

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Construction and Management (option) ARCH407 The aim of this module is to encourage students to question traditional design processes and be creative in developing lean design strategies and processes: to investigate and develop tools for the assessment of design quality and its life cycle; to investigate the decision-making process in the briefing stage and identify life quality design criteria to inform the clients/developers about poor/good life quality design buildings; to appreciate the concept of value management and its application to design; to appreciate lifecycle concepts and their application to design; to appreciate cost control in building design; to critically analyse the supply issues relating to supply chain and project organisation in construction; to appreciate all design related environmental issues; to develop environmental specification for their design projects; to select appropriate environmental technologies and design strategies to satisfy environmental specifications. Prehistoric Architectures (option) ALGY786 This module looks at very early ideas and roots of ideas relating to architectural design. It considers prehistoric architectures in Britain, from the Mesolithic until AD 400.

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MARCH, CODE 5105)

Design (Core) ARCH401 The aim of this module is to introduce students to graduate level architectural design, following their year in professional practice. It contains in miniature all of the key elements of the MArch design agenda, including a short exercise in urban analysis and the complete design of a medium sized building. Design B (Core) ARCH403 The aim of this module is to introduce students to graduate level of urban analysis and design, resulting in the manifestation of an urban strategy and the formulation of a project brief which will form the basis of second semester design. Research Methodology (Core) ARCH480 This module examines key skills needed to prepare quality research-based written work at postgraduate level with particular emphasis on architecture and visual arts related topics. It consists of a series of lectures, seminars, and staff and final year student presentations about their own research and dissertation preparation and methods, with the overall aim of assisting first year MArch and PhD and MPhil students to select, define and launch their dissertation/research projects. Practice Management and Law (Core) ARCH405 This module aims to provide students with the basic skills and understanding needed to run a small architectural practice, together with the legal and regulatory framework within which a small practice operates, and key relationships with other professionals.

Design C (Core) ARCH402 In this second design project of the second semester, the brief established in Project 3(QV ARCH 403) will be carried forward into the making of an urban building of medium complexity. The central objective of the project is to develop a building up to Detailed Design level in accordance with the earlier urban analysis. Students are also expected to revisit and build upon some of the conceptual lessons learnt in Project 1. Design D (Core) ARCH404 The intention in this module is to develop aspects of the individual urban buildings designed in the course of ARCH 403 Project 3 to a detailed tectonic resolution. Design staff will collaborate with specialists to provide technical support. Students will demonstrate the ability to design and detail a realisable building of medium complexity; the ability to make informed decisions on structures, materials and provision of environmental services; exhibit knowledge and understanding of the energy implications of their design decisions; exhibit knowledge and understanding of the building regulations and their impact on the students design. Construction and Management (Core) ARCH407 The aim of this module is to encourage students to question traditional design processes and be creative in developing lean design strategies and processes. To investigate and develop tools for the assessment of design quality and its life cycle; to investigate the decision making process in the briefing stage and identify life quality design criteria; to in form the clients/developers about poor/good life quality design buildings; to appreciate the concept of value management and its application to design; to appreciate life cycle concepts and their application to design; to appreciate cost control in building design; to critically analyse the supply issues relating to supply chain and project organisation in construction; to appreciate all design related environmental issues; to develop environmental specification for their design projects; to select appropriate environmental technologies and design strategies to satisfy environmental specifications.

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Design Studies (Core) ARCH500 The module explores in detail a changing current issue in architectural design. Visiting tutors bring an external (often continental European) perspective to the course. A theme associated with a specific building type (eg education, healthcare, housing, commerce) or a theoretical agenda (eg architecture and tourism) signals the thrust of the project. An overseas study trip with a visiting tutor and module staff forms a catalyst for the project. Research and exploration is undertaken in groups to determine the focus of the design agenda. Projects can be developed into a specific building design, an urban strategy, or a theoretical architectural agenda. Students submit drawings, written reports and models/ constructions that are presented to review panels for open forum discussion. Dissertation (Core) ARCH504 The dissertation aims to provide an opportunity for students to explore an aspect of architecture (and closely related fields, such as Urban Studies, Planning, Art, Computer Aided Design, etc.) systematically and in detail, and to present their findings in an academic way. The exploration is important, but so are the skills in academic writing (or some other appropriate medium of expression).

Thesis Design (Core) ARCH511 The thesis design project provides the opportunity for final year students to demonstrate their ability to pursue an independent and coherent line of investigation in an architectural or urban study, leading either to a design or to a more theoretical presentation. In either event it is to be pursued with thoroughness, and supported by the thesis design report. Students will demonstrate their ability to systematically develop an architectural/ urban design agenda; pursue a coherent line of investigation; and undertake a range of complex design-based investigations leading to a comprehensive visual, written and oral presentation. The work will be placed within a wider cultural context that identifies the key technical, environmental and social implications of their project. Project Report (Core) ARCH583 The Project Report is prepared in conjunction with a major piece of design or research work (which is the Thesis Design project for all RIBA Part II route students) and aims to summarize the architectural and intellectual content of a project. The report requires the student to demonstrate structure and content of the contextual and focused research methodology; coherent development of a project/ study; comprehensive strategies for the environmental, social, legal issues raised; clear identification of the main structural and constructional strategies needed; the ability to handle a full range of architectural issues in a comprehensive project (in the case of a thesis design). Module summaries can be found on our website at www.liv.ac.uk/lsa

I chose Liverpool to study a Master of Architecture because of the excellent reputation of the University in architectural study, its in the top 3 in the UK for research, the fees are really reasonable and the cost of living is low. The support I receive from my tutors has helped to guide me in developing my ideas and build up my confidence and I really enjoy the scope of study and the methods of learning which are very different from my home country. The city itself is such a wonderful and interesting place to discover, no wonder it was named as a European Capital of Culture.
SHARONNIZAM AHMAD SHAFANDI MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

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Admissions Information
There are separate application forms for postgraduate research and taught programmes. For both, the easiest way to make an application is to apply online. Go to www.liv.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/applying/online.htm If you are unable to apply online, you can apply by: Downloading a copy of the Postgraduate Application Form from the Universitys website at: www.liv.ac.uk/ study/postgraduate/applying/offline.htm and returning it to us by post or e-mail; or Completing a hard copy of the Postgraduate Application form, available from the address below. If you complete a hard copy of the Postgraduate Application Form, you will need to know the Programme and Major codes for the programme of study you wish to undertake, in order to complete Section 2. The Programme and Major codes can be found in this brochure under the relevant programme entry.

RESEARCH APPLICANTS
Students applying for research degrees (PhD and MPhil) should in addition, follow these steps: Check our research details towards the end of this document and ourwebsite to see if we can offer expert supervision in your chosen area of specialisation. Prepare a brief research proposal (typically 500 words plus references) to outline the research project you would like to undertake. Submit a full application with all supporting documents, including a clear statement on how you intend to fund your research degree.

DEADLINES
Although the University does not have an official deadline by which postgraduate applications should be received, some individual departments do have deadlines. Where this is the case, it is normally indicated in the text, but if you are in any doubt, please contact either the department concerned or the Postgraduate Admissions Team: Postgraduate Admissions Student Recruitment and Admissions Office The University of Liverpool Foundation Building Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX UK T:+44 (0)151 794 5927 F:+44 (0)151 794 2060 www.liv.ac.uk/study/postgraduate

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR APPLICATION

The Postgraduate Admissions Team will acknowledge receipt of your application and will pass it to the appropriate academic department(s) for consideration.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Please note, it is a mandatory requirement for some postgraduate applicants who need Entry Clearance to study in the UK, to have an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. It is your responsibility to check if this scheme applies to you. See www.liv.ac.uk/ study/postgraduate/applying/atas.htm for more information.

APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

We welcome applications from students with disabilities and consider them on the same academic grounds as those of other students. If you have a disability, medical condition and/or support needs it is important that you inform the University so that you receive appropriate support. To discuss your situation or to obtain a copy of the University's booklet, A guide to support and services for students with disabilities please contact , a member of the Disability Support Team on T:+44 (0) 151 794 4714 / 6676 or at E: disteam@liv.ac.uk

ALL APPLICANTS
In addition to the information required on the application form, you will need to send copies of the following documents to the Postgraduate Admissions team with your application: School or college transcripts/certificates University transcripts Degree certificates Evidence of English Language proficiency (EU and international applicants only) Personal statement Two references Proof of funding Research proposal (for PhD and MPhil applicants only) NB: We would advise that photocopies and scanned documents are acceptable at application stage. However, originals may be required should your application be successful.

REPRESENTATIVES OVERSEAS
In some countries the University works with local representatives who can provide more information and help you with the application process. For further details, please visit: www.liv.ac.uk/international

ADMISSIONS POLICY
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