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Cork Institute of Technology

Architecture

Overview
The Master of Architecture Degree is a joint course between Cork Institute of Technology and University College Cork and, and operates as a full-time course extending over 12 months. The course has been designed to provide a qualification in architecture under Article 46 of Directive 2005/36/EC, the Building Control Act 2007, and is required by the RIAI before starting a minimum period of post-qualification supervised practical experience in preparation for the RIAI Examination in Professional Practice, Registration and/or RIAI Membership.

The established philosophy of CCAE is defined by a commitment to excellence in design, and consideration of wider cultural and theoretical phenomena. This framework is extended into the Masters Programme, where students will pose certain questions on the spaces and cities we inhabit, through a process of critical questioning and the dual acts of text and assemblage. Central to enabling these investigations and explorations - will be the series of prominent academics and architectural practitioners contributing to this Programme. With their involvement, you will be encouraged to participate in a challenging academic environment. You will be required to address problematic and uncertain questions raised by changes in contemporary society, and provide convincing new design propositions that suggest how we might operate in such evolving environments.

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Hold a BA/BSc (Hons) degree in Architecture, awarded on the equivalent of not less than 240 ECTS credits, from an accredited school of architecture, passed at Second Class Honours Grade II (2:2) or higher;
Or

*Holders of BA/BSc (Hons) Architecture degree with less than Second Class Honours Grade II (2:2) PLUS a period of work-based learning presented in the form of a portfolio of a standard equivalent to, or higher than, Second Class Honours Grade II.

*Note: In addition to the minimum criteria, all applicants are required to submit a portfolio of architectural design work to be evaluated by at least two of the following: Centre Director, Associate Director and Programme Coordinator or their nominees who will assess the suitability of the candidate for the Cork Centre for Architectural Education Master of Architecture course. Candidates may be called for interview. Admission to the programme will be subject to the approval of the Cork Centre for Architectural Education.

Duration

1 Year Full-Time (3 Semesters, September to August).

Delivery
Full-time
No. of weeks per semester: 13
No. of timetable hours week: 10 - 15
Which days: Variable
Duration: 3 Semesters

Number of credits

Further enquiries

Enquiries
All correspondence by e-mail should be titled 'Master of Architecture query', and addressed to
Jason M. O'Shaughnessy
MArch Programme Coordinator
Cork Centre for Architectural Education, Douglas Street, T12 AD7R, Cork.
E-mail: jason.oshaughnessy@cit.ie
Phone: +353 (0)21 420 5684

Subjects taught

All modules are worth 5 credits (ECTS) unless otherwise noted.
Semester 1
• Design Research: Cultures and Context
• Design Research: Technology Transformations
• Design Research Studio: Investigation and Formation (20 ECTS)

Semester 2
• Design Project (30 ECTS)

Semester 3
• Exhibition Design and Implementation (15 ECTS)
• Documentation and Dissemination of Design and Design Process (15 ECTS)

Comment

Location: Cork Centre for Architectural Education, Douglas Street, T12 AD7R Cork.

(Joint programme with UCC)

Application date

Visit https://www.cit.ie/course/CRCARCH9
and https://www.ucc.ie/en/ckr42/

Non-EU closing date: 15th June 2019

To apply, please e-mail the following documents to international@cit.ie:
• Completed Application Form: https://international.cit.ie/Applyhere
• Birth Certificate OR Photo Page of Passport Photocopy of either document
• School Leaving Examination Certificate OR High School Transcript. Include forecast results if final results are not available.
• Academic Transcript and Proof of Final Degree (required for transfer and postgraduate applicants) & Academic Marking/Grading Scheme
• English Language Proficiency score for applicants whose first language is not English. i.e. IELTS Academic Certificate, TOEFL.
• Curriculum Vitae/Résumé

Course fee

The fee for this course is 6,500 plus an additional approximate fee of 450 for an overseas field trip.

Students should note that the Fees quoted relate to the academic year 2019-2020 only and are subject to change on an annual basis.

Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only. Registration fees for professional bodies etc. are payable separately to these institutions.

Full-time (On Campus) EU Postgraduate Students will also be liable for the 7 USI Levy.

For further information on the USI levy please go to: http://www.citsu.ie/_7-levy

Students will be notified of their fees by email to their CIT email account and in all cases, course fees must be paid before attending lectures.

Students can check their account balance and pay their fees online at www.cit.ie/pay

Failure to pay fees on time will result in a late payment fee of 10% being applied and students will no longer have access to IT Facilities.

• Where course fees are being funded by an employer, you are asked to seek payment or reimbursement from your employer. Where an employer requires an invoice in their Company name the employer must e-mail fees@cit.ie with the relevant details and the amount of Fees they will be funding.

• For Semesterised courses, students pay for the relevant modules at the beginning of each semester. Payment of fees by laser, debit or credit card can be made online at www.cit.ie/pay or by phoning +353 21 433 5440.

Students should familiarise themselves with the relevant section of the Student Regulations.

Please note that the Fees Office will use your CIT email account for important communications.

Withdrawing from a course
Students who wish to withdrawn from a course must notify the admissions office and complete a withdrawal form. Where Students fail to inform admissions of their withdrawal they will remain liable for any unpaid fees on their accounts. E-mail admissions@cit.ie

Refund Policy
All courses at CIT will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a course cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.

• A full refund will be given to all applicants for courses which do not proceed.

• A full refund will be given to students who withdraw before 5th September.

• Where students pay the online application fee to accept an offer they have 14 days in which to withdraw and claim a full refund provided the course has not commenced.

• A full refund (less 15% administration fee) will be given to applicants for short courses, if requested up to one week after course commencement. No refunds will be given thereafter. A short Course is less than 12 weeks duration.

• A full refund (less 15% administration fee) will be given to applicants for semesterised and full year courses if requested up to one month after the commencement of Semester 1 and before the end of February for Semester 2. No refunds will be given thereafter.

• All applications for refunds must be made on the appropriate Refund Form which can be requested from the CIT Fees Office (email fees@cit.ie).

NB: Students are reminded to ensure that they have clearly understood all the terms of their enrolment with CIT, in particular clauses concerning refunds, deferments, waivers, course transfers, and visa applications (when applicable).