~ Dr. Jerry Liang 1998

                                          MSc in Architectural

This course offers graduates form a wide range of backgrounds opportunities to develop their understanding of architecture, and to pursue specific research and study interests in the built or natural environments. Enrolment may be full-time for one year or part-time over three years. Entry is open to graduates with or without previous architectural training, and from different disciplines within the construction industry or other related fields of study.

There are four main areas of study which each student must complete successfully.

1. Three compulsory course subjects:

   • Design

   • Communication skills

   • Research methods

2. Two specialist subjects chosen from the following:

   • Design computing

   • Design traditions in contemporary architecture

   • Architecture in Ireland, 19th & 20th centuries

   • Environmentally responsive building

   This list of available subjects may change in any given year.

3. Special project(s) related to one of the above, as prescribed or approved by the Course Co-ordinator. There will be opportunities for students to participate in the studio/design project work being carried out by first year students on the Bachelor of Architecture course as part of the prescribed project work.

4. Research thesis. The thesis provides a vehicle for the detailed investigation of a subject of particular interest. In defining and researching a topic students will have available to them the expertise of Departmental staff in a diverse range of areas including:

   • Computer aided design, information systems and multi-media

   • Community technical aid and participatory design.

   • Energy and environmentally conscious design

   • Passive solar design

   • Fire safety

   • Architectural history

   • Professional studies

   • Rural studies

   • Timber structures

   This list can be extended to accommodate particular interests, though all topics will require approval from the Course Co-ordinator. Applicants should clarify their interests before applying and describe them fully in their application form. Recent topics have included: rural design guidance in Northern Ireland; the potential for recycling building materials in Ireland; housing design for the physically disabled; and environmentally sustainable communities.

Full-time students are required to attend the course over one calendar year. Part-time students must take at least two course components in a calendar year, and will be required to attend as and when subjects dictate. The performance of a candidate will be judged on the merit of practical work, written and oral examinations.

Candidates should normally have an Upper Second Class Degree (2.1) or better. Mature students/graduate equivalents without an Honours Degree will be considered where there is substantial evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend for interview.

More detail information please link to the website as below:

School of Architecture

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