Course Summary
The Master of Architecture is for students who wish to develop further knowledge and master a range of skills at postgraduate level in architecture. In the ever-changing professional and industry landscapes, the Master of Architecture programme at the Dublin School of Architecture provides students with advanced knowledge and expertise to be agile professionals with an emphasis on the architect as practitioner, as researcher, and as educator. These three modes of practice are highly complementary in the field of architecture, and require common skillsets.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The Master of Architecture (M Arch) programme is open to a variety of candidate types from undergraduate accredited professional architectural courses.
The full programme Master of Architecture is offered internally to existing students from the Bachelor of Architecture, as well as to external national and international applicants from other Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Architecture courses who have completed a minimum of 4 years (EU Notified) full-time study.
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
For more detailed information on entry requirements, please see course Web Page link above.
Application Details
Applications for courses commencing in September 2025 will open in November 2024.
How to Apply
Apply - TU282 M Arch Full Programme
In addition to completing the application form, please send copies of the information listed below in English to the Dublin School of Architecture School office ([email protected]) in order to process your application request:
1 electronic copy of your CV (A4) max. 3 pages
1 electronic copy of your portfolio (A3 or A4) max. 12 pages
1 electronic copy of RPL record* & Evidence of Inquiry*, if relevant
1 electronic copy of your undergraduate Architecture programme transcript**(providing certified translation if not in English)
If English is not your first language please provide evidence of English language proficiency
Additional information may be requested. Applicants who hold qualifications from outside the EU will be asked to supply full details of their programme documentation in English translation.
For further information please go to the TU Dublin School of Architecture website.
Commencement Date: September 2025
Fees
Fees (Non-EU) €21,750 Total Fee
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
The qualification is for the profession of Architecture. Architects are concerned with the design and construction of buildings. They may practice in a personal professional capacity, or in employment in private and public sector organisations. The field of practice is quite extensive in Ireland and abroad and may offer alternatives of general practice or specialisation throughout a career. Many graduates have pursued very successful careers abroad and others have gone on to become prominent architects in Ireland.
Duration
Mode of Study Full Time
Method of Delivery On-Campus
Schedule
The M Arch programme is a full-time course run throughout the week over three semesters.
Semesters 1 and 2 are considered to be Stage 1 of the course, while Semester 3 is Stage 2. Semester 3 runs concurrently with Semester 1
There average contact per week is 11 hours. An additional 29 hours of independent self-directed learning are expected per week, bringing the total weekly commitment to 40 hours.
The course is an intensive commitment and it is not recommended that students engage in employment outside of study hours. The specific timetable will be provided at the start of the course when classes commence. Students are expected to be available for attendance.