MArch Architecture

Robert Gordon University

Subject: Architecture |

Location: Garthdee Campus |

Study mode: Full-time

Length: 6 years

Distance learning: Not available

Placement year: Not available

Year abroad: Not available

Foundation year: Not available

Personal statement examples

Architecture Personal Statement Examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

91%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."

Data from 30 students (82% of those asked)

Course

The course is intellectually stimulating

My course has challenged me to achieve my best work

My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth

My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics

My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt

The course is well organized and running smoothly

The timetable works efficiently for me

Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively

Support

I have been able to contact staff when I needed to

I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course

Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course

The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well

The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well

I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to

Assessments

The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance

Marking and assessment has been fair

Feedback on my work has been timely

I have received helpful comments on my work

Community

I feel part of a community of staff and students

I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course

I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.

Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.

It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.

The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.

Staff

Staff are good at explaining things

Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 45 students

A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar

60%

Degree or higher qualification

10%

Different higher education qualification

20%

International baccalaureate

Completed Access course

Foundation course

No / unknown prior qualifications

Other

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 20 students

More than 240

224 – 239

10%

208 – 223

10%

192 – 207

20%

176 – 191

10%

160 – 175

20%

144 – 159

128 – 143

15%

112 – 127

10%

96 – 111

80 – 95

64 – 79

48 – 63

Less than 48

A year on the course

81%

"of students are still on the course or have completed"

Data from 70 students

Are still studying

81%

Are taking a break from their studies

Have completed their studies

Have left with a lower qualification

Have left without a qualification

10%

Professional accreditation

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Find out more

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 2 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA. Find out more

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA. Find out more

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 2 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Architecture courses

For graduates from Robert Gordon University

After 15 months

£22,000

Range: £21,500 — £25,000

Data from 10 people (55% of those asked)

After 3 years

£21,500

Range: £18,000 — £27,000

Data from 55 people

After 5 years

£24,500

Range: £20,500 — £29,000

Data from 75 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

95%

"of the students go on to work and / or study"

Data from 30 students (50% of those asked)

Now working

75%

Doing further study

Working and studying

15%

Unemployed – previously working or studying

Unemployed – not employed since graduation

Other

Occupation types 15 months after the course

85%

"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."

Data from 25 students (50% of those asked)

85% In highly skilled work

75%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals

Sports and fitness occupations

10% In other work

10%

Elementary occupations

Process, plant and machine operatives

5% In unknown work

Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

75%

"of graduates are utilising what they learnt during their studies in their current work."

Data from 15 students (50% of those asked)

Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.

Future My current work fits with my future plans.

Course links

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