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:

After completing the Master’s degree students will be able to start work as a Junior Architects in Architectural firms under Chartered Architects or join a government institute or authority as an architect. With a Part 02 professional qualification from SLIA, students will be eligible to sit for Chartered Examinations conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Architects following a required training period.

What will you Learn:

This programme will groom students into becoming skilled professionals in the field of architecture.
Provide knowledge and exposure into the field of architecture through interaction and guidance from experienced chartered architects in designing for actual clients and situations.
Impart skills in how to design and how to present their schemes in freehand drawings, AutoCAD or even in 3 Dimensional view format which will be useful when working at offices or practicing professionally.
Deliver interesting and well planned out lecture series in History, Culture and society, Environment, Urban Design, Structures, Construction Technologies, and Theory of Architecture.
Organize visits and provide opportunities to learn about Architectural Masterpieces done by reputed Architects in Sri Lanka as well as overseas through organized experiencing of Architecture, and will provide opportunities to meet, to listen to and to discuss with significant persons in the field Architectural, Design and Art.
Guide final year of MSc degree students to do the Comprehensive Design Project (CDP) with Research proposals where they can explore new knowledge and innovate. They will also guided to develop their research and report writing skills at a professional level.

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.