Building Skill in Sustainable Urbanism
Educating the next generation of architects and designers to meet the challenges of urbanism.
Length: two years
We believe that that comprehensive and practical action is needed to train the next generation of architects and designers to evolve traditional approaches to planning and design in response to our comtemporary crisis. This is where our MA in Sustainable Urbanism comes in.
The first year of our course includes a weekly Masterclass led by experts from our own staff and around the world. Meanwhile our students are placed in one of our departments for3 1/2 days a week, learning alongside experienced professionals. We give students one day each week for reading, in our own specialist library or at the British Library and other research libraries in London. Meanwhile our students work on set essays (in the first and second term) and a research project on an aspect of sustainable urbanism, broadly considered. At the end of the year, we ask our students to present their research as a first year seminar for teaching staff and students.
In the second year, we help our students find a placement of their choice four days a week, while writing a dissertation on an aspect of sustainable urbanism of their choice.
Our course is an established two-year Graduate Fellowship teaching the values of Sustainable Architecture & Urbanism, and carrying an MA in Sustainable Urbanism.
Starting in July, we host the first year of the course at our Shoreditch office in London. And depending on student’s ability and the economy the second year is a placement with one of our partners in the UK during which they have to complete a dissertation.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from students across the EU. All we ask is that they are fluent in English (IELTS score 7.0) and have completed a first degree (or Part I) in any of the following:
- Architecture
- Urban design
- Landscape design
- Engineering
- Planning or urban policy
- Surveying (Or related areas.)
How to apply?
Students should apply by sending the following to Dr. Matthew Hardy at our Shoreditch office in London by recorded delivery.
- A CV and Covering letter
- A 500 word essay on the topic "Is sustainable development possible with economic growth?"
- Reference letter from your Head of School
- A Portfolio, containing samples of your work
Things to Note:
If you aren’t sure that your English Language fluency is sufficient, please ask for a list of English courses and test results that we accept.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend interviews during February - May 2012.
The closing date for completed applications is 20th April 2012.
What it costs
We offer each student on our course a bursary during the first year. Plus, we can sometimes offer help with fees if necessary.
Otherwise:
Course fees: £6,250 per annum
If you want to find out more before applying then Matthew will be happy to help. You can contact Matthew on 020 7613 8520, or matthew.hardy@princes-foundation.org
This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the university and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk