How to apply
Everything you need to know about applying for one of our MArch programmes in the School of Architecture and Landscape.
How to apply
You will need to complete our online application form by 23 August 2024.
As part of the process, you will be asked to upload supporting documents. You are not required to send any hard copies to us.
You can submit more than one application if you are applying for two different courses, however, you will have to submit them separately.
The system will save your details from the first application so you will only need to enter your information once.
Supporting documents
References
You will need two references, ideally one from your previous university and one from a previous or current employer.
The reference should include:
- how long the referee has known you and in what capacity
- work undertaken by you
- your attendance record
- their opinion of your suitability for the MArch course
Design portfolio
Your portfolio should be 10 to 12 pages, in .pdf format and maximum 50MB.
Include a range of academic and practice work - use this as an opportunity to show your breadth and range of experience.
We don't need every drawing from every project. Feel free to include extra activities such as competitions, workshops, field trips.
We don't accept links to online portfolios or shared drives.
Personal statement
Your personal statement should be 500 to 600 words, reflecting on your previous architectural experiences. We would also like to know why you have applied to study at the School of Architecture and Landscape.
It is always of value to know what your architectural approach is and what areas of the subject you are really interested in.
Our students' work
Get a sense of the sort of work our students complete by exploring last year's end of year exhibition or by exploring previous years' studios.
After you apply
When you've submitted your application, you'll receive an email confirmation containing your application number.
We aim to process your application within four weeks. If you are successful, you will be invited for an interview. Unsuccessful applications will be notified by email.
Interviews
Interviews are an opportunity for you to discuss your experience to date and answer a series of questions.
Please bring a portfolio with you. This should include examples of academic and practice work. Feel free to include any dissertations and essays that you may have completed at university. You can also bring along any reports that you may have worked on in practice.
It is always good to see a mixture of work - please include a couple of sketchbooks.
If you are invited to an interview but are working/travelling abroad, we can offer an online interview. Please contact us to request this.
University of Sheffield graduates
If you studied an architecture undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield and are applying to return to study an MArch course, you should apply using the online application form, but will not be required to upload the supporting documents.
If you are invited to interview, please be aware that this is a competitive process. You should prepare a portfolio as described above.