Architectural Design

The Architectural Design MArch course from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is crafted to shape the future leaders in architecture, focusing on the integration of advanced technology and sustainability and with an eye to employability within the local and global building sector.

The Architectural Design MArch cours from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is dedicated to developing architects who are not only technologically adept, leveraging the latest digital tools and sustainable design practices, but also deeply conscious of their role in fostering environmentally responsible and socially inclusive spaces. By combining advanced technological skills with a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid urbanization, particularly in the context of China, the curriculum ensures that students are well-prepared to face and innovate in an era of global environmental challenges.

The program’s commitment to a student-centred learning approach encourages a deep engagement with design-driven research, emphasizing sustainable solutions and technological advancements in architecture. This focus is designed to equip students with the conceptual and practical skills necessary for success in both the professional realm and in advanced academic pursuits, such as PhD-level research focused on advanced technologies applied to construction and sustainable architectural practices.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this program emerge with a comprehensive skill set that encompasses technological proficiency, sustainability-focused design principles, and a global perspective, making them highly competitive in the job market. Additionally, they achieve qualifications for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 2 validation, a crucial step towards professional registration in the United Kingdom. This validation underscores the program’s alignment with local and international industry standards and its commitment to preparing students for successful careers in architecture, marked by a strong emphasis on global employability.

This is the first and only postgraduate architecture course in mainland China validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Courses include:

• Applied Technology in Architecture
• Architectural Theory and Criticism
• Advanced Professional Practice
• Design Studio
• Topics in Architectural History