The following conditions are required of all applicants:

Expected 2:1 degree classification but we will consider students with lower degree and a good portfolio..

If you are an overseas/EU students you must obtain an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

English language requirements

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

The following conditions are highly desired:

12 months experience working in an architect's office or similar professionally relevant activity.

Application process

To be considered for entry onto the programme, you'll need to submit the following:

A completed application form.
An official copy of your transcript for your completed degree studies.
A statement of interest outlining why you want to study at Plymouth University and what you believe you will contribute to our programme.
A portfolio of work with up to 20 images (this can be digital - jpeg images preferred) of previous student work and any work carried out while working in an office and/or any other personal work.
Two suitable references (at least one from your former university).
Note that we begin generally receiving applications in January for starting the program in September of the same year. The majority of successful students have applied and been offered a place by May, though we accept applications to the beginning of July. Upon receiving a complete application, a review is carried out by administrative and academic staff generally within two weeks. Relevant candidates are then given a conditional offer (and in the case of exceptional candidates an unconditional offer) with an interview (typically via Skype) to follow. Successful applicants through the interview are then typically made an unconditional offer within a few days.

IELTS- 6.5 overall 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking, and writing)
TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18