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Masters in Architecture at Cardiff
A master's in Architecture develops advanced design, sustainable building, urbanism and digital design through studio projects and a portfolio. Here is what studying it at Cardiff University (Cardiff) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹50 lakh – ₹60 lakh
- Tuition £23,000 – £30,000 a year
- Intakes: September/October
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the Masters in Architecture at Cardiff cost?
The Masters in Architecture at Cardiff University costs an Indian student about ₹50 lakh – ₹60 lakh in total: tuition of £23,000 – £30,000 a year, living costs of about £14,052 a year and one-time costs. Of 4 universities on our UK list offering Architecture, it ranks 3 from cheapest. After the degree: graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027.
Official sources: Cardiff University — official website
Masters in Architecture at Cardiff at a glance
- Program
- Masters in Architecture at Cardiff University
- Typical length
- 1 year
- Tuition (international)
- £23,000 – £30,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹50 lakh – ₹60 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Arch (5 years) and B.Plan or design degrees for some post-professional programs
- English tests
- IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
- After graduation
- Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
- Intakes
- September/October, January/February, some May
Cost
Masters in Architecture at Cardiff: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Architecture specialisations to look for
Architecture master's programs usually let you specialise in sustainable Design, urban Design, computational Design and landscape Architecture. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on Cardiff's program page which of these Cardiff University offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Architecture at Cardiff
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Arch (5 years)
- Bachelor's: B.Plan or design degrees for some post-professional programs
- Prerequisite: Design portfolio
- Prerequisite: Studio experience
- English: IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
Careers
Careers after Architecture — Cardiff
Welsh capital with lower costs than English cities
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Loan
EMI on a ₹44 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is £23,000 – £30,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹50 lakh – ₹60 lakh over 1 year.
Usually if you have b.Arch (5 years) and b.Plan or design degrees for some post-professional programs, with design portfolio and studio experience. UK universities accept Indian 3-year and 4-year degrees; they usually express the requirement as a UK 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent in Indian percentages or CGPA.
Graduates move into roles such as Architectural Designer, Urban Designer, BIM Specialist and Sustainability Consultant. Employers look for revit / Rhino, design portfolio and building codes.
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹44 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹59,371 a month.
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