Integrated Master of Architecture MArch Studies

Shape a world you're proud of. Our ground-breaking integrated architecture degree meets essential professional body standards via a condensed four-year route.

If you're excited by buildings, cities, and how people experience spaces, this is where your journey begins.

Our Integrated Master of Architecture is an innovative four-year route into architecture practice, where creativity, sustainability, and technology collide. You'll condense your undergraduate and postgraduate architectural studies into four years, instead of the standard five, while still meeting the standards set by industry professional bodies.

You'll learn by doing. Expect buzzing studios, big ideas, and hands-on projects from day one. From drawing and modelling to testing and refining your designs, you'll explore how architecture can shape everyday life. You can also take a placement year where you'll gain first-hand experience and insight into how architects design spaces that work for people and the planet.

As part of this architecture degree, you'll:

* Take on inspiring studio projects that solve critical social and environmental challenges

* Explore modules on architecture history, theory, design principles, and external forces shaping the built environment

* Build essential creative and technical architecture skills - through drawing, modelling, and digital tools - alongside strong transferable competencies

* Develop your own architectural style and identity

* Learn to think like a professional: balancing aesthetics with functionality, material choices, sustainability, and zero-carbon targets

* This course challenges you to think creatively, ask bold questions, and develop the skills to design a better future.

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Architecture is about more than buildings. It's the ideas, communities, and belief that great design can change lives.

Gain vital industry accreditation

Our integrated degree in architecture is accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) - subject to consultation (due February 2026). This means you'll develop the creative flair and professional foundations needed to continue your journey in becoming a confident, responsible architect. Validation by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is expected from 2027, with our first graduating cohort.

Experience your future

You can also take a placement year between your third and fourth year. This is your chance to step into practice, build your portfolio, and start your Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR) - a key step towards qualifying as an architect.

Contained awards

If you decide to complete your studies after three years, you'll choose to graduate from one of three contained awards:

* BA (Hons) Architecture

* BA (Hons) Architecture in Ecologies & Environment

* BA (Hons) Architectural History & Theory

Why study the Integrated Master of Architecture course at Leeds Beckett University?

1\. Reduce your studies by one year - meet the standards set by professional industry bodies in four years rather than five, saving you time and money

2\. Join Leeds School of Architecture, a vibrant design school renowned for our innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning since 1903

3\. Study in professional spaces - learn and design in inspiring studios filled with the latest equipment and peers who share your ambitions

4\. Industry insight is everywhere - you'll learn from practising architects and connect with professionals across the built environment

5\. Connect with design studios in Leeds, Yorkshire, and beyond - including Project Office, our in-house architecture practice