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Studying Architecture at London Met

Hi guys,

I'm mature student thinking about accepting an offer to start studying Architecture at London Met next September.. Can someone comment about the quality of the Architecture departement there? Education, tutors, lecturers, studios, workshops, connections with employers, etc..

It seems the University doesn't have a good reputation, it doesn't appear in rankings, and also I read a bit about the crisis it went through... However from end of the year exhibitions it seems the departement of Architecture is good. I'm 30 and I would like to make the right choice for the next 3 years!

Thanks!
Reply 1
bump!

nobody studying architecture at london met at BA level ?
Reply 2
That doesn't tell me how good is their architecture departement. From unistats.com and the publication of results of national surveys there it seems students are pretty happy about it and from end of the year exhibition it seems pretty good too, but I would like the review of a student that has been there or is currently studying there please!!!
Reply 3
Their architecture is one of the best courses in the country, probably behind only Sheffield and the AA.

Their recent reviews have all been ranked higher than Bartletts, UCL.

I have only good things about their architecture course but bad things about the rest of the school
Reply 4
just firmed my place for Architecture, but im starting with year 0, the extended degree, as with no art background, i think i will struggle, so it does seem like the best idea! Cant wait to go!
Hi there, I am a mature student and have just accepted an offer to study at the met in September! Will you be studying full time or part time?

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Reply 6
Hmmm, I have been offered a place at Kingston MArch Architecture (Design) and at London Met MA Architecture and Digital Design Systems. What do you think guys, which one is better for postgraduate study?
Reply 7
Hello! I just finished my first year at London Met studying BA Architecture. I think its provides a very well rounded learning experience. When you're in the design studio, tutors are available to give you advice on your project. The workshop is large and has a great range of equipment, in the first week your given a workshop tutorial on how to use some of the equipment. the lectures are long (so be sure to bring a cup of coffee with you' but crucial, providing you with important information on how to go about doing your projects. the course is organized and you receive feedback every time you see your tutor. the library is further down the road (at the North Campus) but it is worth it, as the Architecture section is vast. Its good quality education, and despite London met's 'less than great' general reviews, its architecture department is one of the best in the UK. You learn about the history of architecture, technology and materials, design processes, and many architectural firms come over to give talks about their projects so you have access to people who are in the business, and asking questions is more than welcome. Its a very intense course, with a heavy workload and a number of different modules to work through, 'ability to pull all nighters' should probably be mentioned in the course requirements, but managing time and work will definitely help make this course enjoyable and insightful
Hi I I was wondering what your opinion of London met is and their architecture ext deg course is? As I too will be staring there this year

Many thanks!
Reply 9
The London met Architecture degree is in the top 20 in the UK and second best in London. Its a highly respected university for BA Hons Architecture and the Extended Degree
Reply 10
Original post by thethinker9
Hello! I just finished my first year at London Met studying BA Architecture. I think its provides a very well rounded learning experience. When you're in the design studio, tutors are available to give you advice on your project. The workshop is large and has a great range of equipment, in the first week your given a workshop tutorial on how to use some of the equipment. the lectures are long (so be sure to bring a cup of coffee with you' but crucial, providing you with important information on how to go about doing your projects. the course is organized and you receive feedback every time you see your tutor. the library is further down the road (at the North Campus) but it is worth it, as the Architecture section is vast. Its good quality education, and despite London met's 'less than great' general reviews, its architecture department is one of the best in the UK. You learn about the history of architecture, technology and materials, design processes, and many architectural firms come over to give talks about their projects so you have access to people who are in the business, and asking questions is more than welcome. Its a very intense course, with a heavy workload and a number of different modules to work through, 'ability to pull all nighters' should probably be mentioned in the course requirements, but managing time and work will definitely help make this course enjoyable and insightful


This may sound stupid, but i was wondering what sort of bag should architecture student have, can it be any bag like a satchel or should it be a big rucksack?

Many thanks! :smile:
Original post by rhinoface
just firmed my place for Architecture, but im starting with year 0, the extended degree, as with no art background, i think i will struggle, so it does seem like the best idea! Cant wait to go!


hey im also doing the extend degree for architecture.
Hi, I have finished my BA in Architecture in Hong Kong. Does anyone know is it difficult to get into met RIBA part II program? for example, the entry student portfolio standard. And how's their March Course? Really want to know more about that. Thankssssssss!!!!!!
And also the annual living cost in London. It would be one of my major concern. Thank you so much!!
Original post by rhinoface
just firmed my place for Architecture, but im starting with year 0, the extended degree, as with no art background, i think i will struggle, so it does seem like the best idea! Cant wait to go!


Hey, I know this is really late but I also applied to the London Metropolitan Uni Architecture and Interior Design foundation degree. I want to know how good it is, if it helped you develop any artistic skills, whether you recommend it and if you went on to do a BA Architecture course.
Would really appreciate a response, thanks.