Master of Science Architecture

Master of Science

Architecture

This is a fulltime two-year Master’s degree in Architecture offered by the Liverpool John Moores University in UK at SLIIT School of Architecture in Sri Lanka. The students will directly register with both SLIIT and LJMU for both the years of study since the entire degree programme is offered by LJMU.

Students having a LJMU BSc (Hons) Architecture degree or any other bachelor’s level degree (minimum 3 year) in Architecture are eligible to apply for this MSc Architecture postgraduate degree at SLIIT.

What can you do after MSc:

This programme groom students become skilled professionals in the current global trend in the field
of architectural practice and in academia.

After completing the Master’s degree students will be able to start work as Junior Architects in
Architectural firms under Chartered Architects or join government institutes or authorities. With the postgraduate degree, the students can pursue research to continue education up
to PhD levels.

With Part 1, 2 professional qualification from SLIA, students will be eligible to sit for Chartered
Examinations (part-3) conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Architects following a required, monitored
training period.

What will you Learn OR better ‘gain’:

Ability to generate complex design proposals, understanding of current architectural issues,
originality in the application of subject knowledge.
Exposure to comprehensive range of visual, graphical, oral, and written media, analyze, critically appraise and explain design proposals with the use of latest modern technology.
Ability to evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to complex architectural designs and building construction, and to integrate these into practicable design proposals.
Advanced knowledge through research to produce clear, logically argued, and original written work relating to architectural history, theory, culture, environment, design, and technology.
Understanding of the context of the architect and the construction industry, including the architect’s role in the processes of procurement, and building production, in the setting of legislation and financial feasibility.

Important Dates to Remember

Open Day

02nd December 2023

Aptitude Test

06th January 2024

Interview Date

10th Wednesday 2024

Inauguration

20th January 2024

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum 6 months work experience under a Chartered architect or an architecture firm. The candidates fulfilling the entry requirements for the programme will be selected through and interview process conducted by the SLIIT School of Architecture.