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M Arch (1 year) or M Arch (Riba part 2)? Very confused!!
Okay I need real help here. I have been very confused regarding what to pursue after my 5 year B. Arch, an M Arch (riba part 2) or an M Arch (1 year) . I've completed my B Arch from Abu Dhabi University and now I am planning to pursue RIBA part 2 in Kingston University. However I also have an option to pursue 1 year M. Arch at Oxford Brookes. I've asked this question to several people and they all give me a different opinions. My professor from my university told me that my 5 year B arch would eventually be counted as RIBA part 2 in future if my university gets accreditation. She also told me that the 1 year M.Arch is if you want to get into academia.
Also Can I go for a Phd after RIBA part 2 or it would not be possible?
Please give an opinion if you have proper knowledge of the difference between the two as I am already really confused and don't have much time to make a decision.
My future plans are to work in an achitecture firm and not teach and possibly try to get a job in the U.K?
The 1 year MArch at Brookes will not count for the Part 2 and the coursework if very different than any part 2 course -
If your aim is to pursue work and professional licensing in UK, go for the Part 2 at Kingston. Being in London you have more options to Part time / summer work experience that will help you get sponsorship(Tier 2) once you finish Part 2. Use your final part 2 portfolio plus your undergrad portfolio to apply for Part 1 via ARB (don't apply before then)
While Part 2s are masters course as professional programmes they have limited contribution to a PhD - Many students do go on to study PhD but if you choose to do a PhD you might be better off doing a 3+1 option - a Masters degree (1 year) plus PhD. It will all depend on what subject area you wish to pursue -
Please note that RIBA international validation isn't retroactive so won't count for past grads - also RIBA international Part 2's do not count for full licensure nor are recognised by ARB - so you will still need to apply unless you do you part 2 in UK.
You would only usually do a PhD if you wanted to be a lecturer/teacher.
Part I is the degree usually 3 years study
Part II is the postgrad diploma usually 2 years study after a year out in practice
Part III is the professional exam only after another year out in practice and allows you to practise as an architect
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