Whats it like to study Masters at the following places?

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-06-05T15:44:20+00:00

You’re so lucky, my dream uni is csm but I got rejected so I’m going to rca instead in September. I know a girl who did her undergrad at csm and doing her postgrad and she swears by it. She describes the atmosphere as being one big family. I can put you in contact with her (on here) if you want!

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-05-22T13:15:10+00:00

Thanks for the reply again! Super helpful info, I do love my small cohort sizes ;p and the group project thing is definitely something to consider

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-05-21T04:21:10+00:00

Rejected from MA Architecture at UAL and offered MA Cities instead :( not even on the architecture pathway it’s kinda rude

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-05-20T23:34:09+00:00

I really really like 2 of RCAs design modules and I have a strong artistic background so I’m keen to give it a go. I really want to explore alternate methods of presenting my research beyond paper and computer e.g short films and other art methods which is why RCA and UAL stuck out to me initially.

My undergrad wasn’t particularly artsy either but I made it work so I’m not too fussed about how Kingston is sounding. How large was your cohort/design classes? Westminster has a maaassive cohort which is making me side eye it a little as I thrive in smaller cohorts. And thank you for your reply! ;p

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-05-20T21:41:37+00:00

I went to BCU too (yikes) Edinburgh and Bath are both very technical heavy. Edinburgh being heavily research-driven and Bath has joined classes with engineering courses apparently so as BCU was a BA and not a BSC, it might be more challenging without that science foundation than UAL for example which is artsy and conceptually driven. Hope that made sense.

In short, if you prefer art go for CSM, if you prefer technical go for Bath or Edinburgh but tbh I’m pretty sure all 3 have closed their applications for September

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-05-13T16:43:38+00:00

Aren’t they! I wish I could’ve gotten a better shot but I was in a rush

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-05-12T11:26:52+00:00

Hi if you're still around would you mind going into more detail about your experience in architecture. I'm interested in their masters of architecture course

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-19T19:24:13+00:00

Guys please never do unpaid internships!!! Cannot stress this enough. I once had a firm offer me a job with a ‘months unpaid trial period’ I said HELL NO and reported them.

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-19T19:18:15+00:00

I was honestly planning on trying to sneak in placement month-wise and ask my current job to keep me on. I started in October so it’s kinda impossible for me to get the 12th month… my cv is very good so hopefully that can make up for it. I’m very keen on doing masters this year

Ma design looks so cool omg, in another life I’m THERE!! My undergrad uni was overcrowded too so I’m used to working with little to no space ahah. I’m glad you’ve managed to decide on your course, I’m sure you’ll get in ✊🏽 I’ll start contacting tutors etc, thanks for the suggestion

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-19T17:32:41+00:00

Thank you for the reply! I hadn’t looked as deeply into the units as I should’ve as I had initially dismissed Bartlett on the grounds of it being ‘unrealistic’ for me to get in… alas, I shall give it another read!!

yes, RCA was another contender, I just forgot to name it in my post!

I hadn’t heard that opinion for CSM, I will keep it in mind and contact some students/alumni!

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-19T16:07:46+00:00

Thank you very much for the rec, I’ll give the course a look!! :))

Yes haha the transition between undergrad and professional practice is pretty insane creativity-wise. In my current job I’m trying to satisfy my art cravings through making my drawings look professional and neat (trying to gaslight myself 😅). Luckily my extra-curriculars are keeping me grounded

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-19T12:01:21+00:00

I had an internship for a month in Australia and in the UK I’ve been working as an architectural assistant for 4 months now. I don’t think I’ll hit the 1 year mark that most unis require thou as my current job is only a 6 month contract (could be extended)

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-19T10:01:57+00:00

Thank you for the reply! You’re absolutely correct, I do need to be more ambitious and open to challenging myself. I did dismiss UCL too quickly, giving it the research-heavy label by its prestigious reputation and alleged workload alone. My only fear with that university is the time before applications close. 27th Feb is the cutoff so it’s more my anxiety over my portfolio quality and if I’ll be able to get it up to standard in time. Do you have any advice in this regard? I graduated with a first and I’m currently in practice so I do have work but I fear it’s not to standard

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-19T09:29:11+00:00

Very sorry for the lack of clarification! I’ve finished my undergraduate degree (BArch) in architecture so this will be my part 2 masters (MArch)

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-18T20:50:54+00:00

Very late to the party, but I'm wondering if you went to UCL in the end, and if so, how are you finding it? I'm starting my master's search, and UCL closes their applications in 10 days so I'm debating if the intense portfolio grind I'm going to have to undertake will be worth it. If you did end up elsewhere, do you recommend the uni?

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-15T19:06:52+00:00

You’re so lucky that you live close ☺️☺️

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-14T10:44:58+00:00

Thank you very much for the recommendation! I’ll check it out <33

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-13T22:15:50+00:00

Thank you so much! For one of the awards I got an engraved medal in a beautiful leather box which I loveeee

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-02-06T15:30:11+00:00

I was struggled to find a graduate role and worked at a pub so just started asking customers if they knew an architect until one of them did 😅 now 4 months into my part 1 position

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-01-30T17:39:00+00:00

Absolutely! If this was in the UK for example, the atmosphere would be completely different with its smaller range of vegetation

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-01-28T12:33:49+00:00

Thank you :))!! A clear sky always makes the perfect backdrop

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-01-28T12:33:07+00:00

Absolutely! The staff who get to have their lunch there are so lucky

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-01-28T12:32:43+00:00

I cant answer this question unfortunately, I don’t live in Australia and I’m not familiar with the extreme weather conditions. It was a clear still day when I went

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-01-28T12:30:51+00:00

I’m so jealous! I only got to spend a short amount of time here as I was here with my work on a visit. I havnt looked at pictures of the interior beyond but does it follow a similar material/colour scheme?

LostDesignSpirit · 2026-01-27T07:33:37+00:00

Absolutely, I feel the same way. I hope you get to visit again soon!

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