Master in Architecture
Join the profession. Then redefine it.Graduate
10 months
English
Madrid-Amsterdam or Segovia-Amsterdam
Graduate
English
Full time
September
The program consists of three elements: the Thesis Project module, led by world-renowned architect, educator, and entrepreneur Ben Van Berkel, of Amsterdam based UNStudio; an intensive architectural design and building construction studio based on sustainable technologies and architectural strategies; and the Design Management Module,which builds on our legacy of excellence in entrepreneurial thinking and business training, as applied to the fields of architecture and design.
The master’s in architecture program, held in our new Madrid vertical campus, as well as in Amsterdam, prepares graduates to become leaders in the architectural profession as well as in related design fields. With our rigorous, innovative approach, small class sizes, and access to IE’s international network of partners and alumni, you’ll not only be ready to join the profession. You’ll be ready to lead. On day one.
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Our master’s in architecture (MArch) combines the rigorous training required to achieve professional licensure in Spain and the European Union with an international, entrepreneurial, and sustainable approach.
3 REASONS TO JOIN THE MASTER’S IN ARCHITECTURE
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Achieve professional licensure in Spain, with eligibility for professional recognition in all EU member states. Our program is also accredited in Singapore, with other international accreditations currently in process. You’ll also work closely with a range of international professionals, including Thesis Chair Ben van Berkel.
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SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY & STRATEGIES
You’ll combine design studio with advanced technical coursework to learn how to integrate the latest sustainable technologies and strategies, under the instruction of internationally recognized leaders in the field.
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DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Our intensive Design Management Module will not only teach you how to run your firm and position yourself as a successful professional, but also how to structure your future business around your abilities and interests, and how to rethink what it means to work as an architect. Building on IE’s tradition of excellence in management education, we’ll give you the management training necessary to chart your own course.
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS PROGRAM?
This program is intended for students looking to complete their professional architectural licensure requirements in Spain, and who want an international, innovative approach to the profession.
The MArch is open to all students who have graduated with the Spanish 5-year non-license-granting undergraduate architectural studies (“fundamentos de arquitectura” or “estudios de arquitectura”) degree, from any accredited Spanish university.
Students who have graduated with a minimum 5-year degree from other countries and have demonstrated a record of academic excellence may be eligible for our intensive Bridge Access option, which can provide access to the MArch program for those who have not completed their undergraduate studies in Spain.
BEING PART OF THE IE COMMUNITY
Our masterclasses feature innovative guest speakers who are active architecture and design professionals, offering incisive insight into current trends. These sessions are complemented by diverse events such as School Day, which brings together students, impactful alumni, and world-class faculty members. This is what the IE Community is all about—a life-long network of support to help you design your own path to professional success.
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