MSc Global Housing Design 

The MSc in Global Housing Design offers an international study of housing principles, practices and debates to inspire the designers and policymakers of the future. 

In the UK, recent topics such as the housing shortage, the climate emergency in relation to the energy performance of homes, and life safety issues (such as those related to the Grenfell disaster) have cast new light on construction practices and housing ownership. Consequently, there is a demand for qualified professionals who can address the issues of housing design in a more holistic/considered manner.

The MSc Global Housing Design integrates architecture, urban planning, design, policy making, engineering and social sciences to enable you to re-envision the city, its housing and its inhabitants. It offers a comprehensive understanding of housing design all over the world – including Europe, China, India, Africa and the Middle East – and teaches various research methods to construct a critical overview of housing issues in different metropolitan contexts.

This is an advanced architectural design graduate programme that aims to negotiate the practical, theoretical, and speculative aspects of housing design, and to prepare you to engage in ever more diverse and dynamic global landscapes in housing production, culture, and politics.

Applications for this programme will open in October 2025. To register your interest and to be notified when applications open, register your details below.

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