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Master of Design Administration From Cardiff University

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Master of Design Administration

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

Online & On Campus

Field of Study:

Architecture

£30,104/Yr

£30,104 /Yr

Master of Design Administration at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
It is a blended learning program offered on a full-time basis.
This is a unique program focus on design management, provides the understanding and skills necessary to administer building procurement from inception to occupation.
Students have to successfully complete 180 credits.
The taught stage is 120 credits followed by a 60 credit dissertation. All modules in the taught stage are worth 20 credits.
In this program, the distance learning teaching methods are used including webinars and online, a programming blog, and discussion boards.
The course material will be available in the form of detailed course notes, wikis, and pre-recorded video presentations.
Students will be supported by regular online tutorials and provided with detailed feedback on all course assignments.
This program is taught by well-known experts and maintains strong links with the industry.
The program will include around 60-75 hours of live online events.
Students will also need to undertake a private study on a regular basis in order to complete the various elements of coursework.
Students will complete all modules in 1 academic year and undertake their dissertation during the summer.
The modules completed are Industry Context, Professional Services, Construction Contracts, Design Delivery, Project Delivery, and International Procurement, all 20 credits.
Welsh School of Architecture is one of the top schools of architecture in the UK, as indicated by the position in key league tables and professional rankings.

Important Dates

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	£30104 (GBP 30104)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	£12260 (GBP 12260)
Food	£3199 (GBP 3199)
Deposits	£1372 (GBP 1372)
Total Cost	£16831 (GBP 16831)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants will have a 2:2 degree in architecture, engineering, contracting, facilities management, or similar construction industry or built environment-related field.
Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.

Work Experience:

Students should have a minimum of three year’s work experience in building design or the construction industry, or as a client of the construction industry.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

42 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

302 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

2 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities for the students are:

Architect
Architectural technologist
Interior and spatial designer
Building surveyor
Town planner
Production designer
Historic buildings inspector
Structural engineer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 2,485/Yr$2,485	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Monica Cole Research Grant	Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291	Level Of StudyApprenticeship	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details