MSc Computational Architecture
Gain core knowledge in computational modeling as you learn to simulate datasets and scripts.
Course details
This one-year course will introduce you to the latest computational design technologies. Gain core knowledge in computational modelling as you learn to simulate datasets and scripts.
You’ll test your project proposals through fabrication and prototyping and apply your skills to real-world simulations. With experience in a design studio environment, you’ll be prepared for solving architectural problems in practice.
Selected University Details
MSc Computational Architecture equips you with the skills and knowledge to apply modelling to a wide range of architectural issues. This course is designed to create the next generation of leaders in the industry, ready to work with technical professionals on project teams. You’ll develop the skills needed to become a practitioner in architecture, engineering or design.
After you graduate, you’ll be equipped to work in a range of technical areas, working with architectural, engineering and construction employers. For example, experts in fabrication and computational scripting are sought after by construction management companies and contractors across the UK. Other careers include teaching and research in further and higher education, training, consultancy and entrepreneurship.
Whatever your career aspirations are, you’ll benefit from our strong industry partnerships. Get involved in workshops and projects connected into the South West Creative Technology Network. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend guest lectures from visiting professionals, enabling you to learn the latest architectural developments from experts in practice.
Throughout your studies, you’ll gain further design experience through professional opportunities, such as exhibitions. Showcase your talent by exhibiting your final year project at our annual Plan and Make Degree Show. This enables you to connect with potential employers, building your professional network as you gain exposure in the industry.
Graduates from this course will go on to employment in the architectural sectors, teaching and academia, with many going on to take PhDs in design-related subjects.
Our award-winning careers service helps you develop your employment potential through career coaching, a vacancy service for internships, placements, jobs, global opportunities, volunteering and community activity plus support for entrepreneurial activity, and access to employer events.You will need:
- We normally require an honours degree of 2:2 or above in one of the following areas; Architecture, Product Design, Media Design, Digital Media, Civil and Structural Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Pervasive Media or Art and Design.
- IELTS – 6.5 not less than 5.5