Advanced Architecture (Design and Digital Heritage) MA

University of Liverpool

Prospective students wishing to apply for this specialist pathway should select ‘MA Advanced Architecture’ in the online application form. You will then enrol on your chosen pathway when you register as a student. You will be equipped with skills in advanced design techniques – such as computational modelling and digital fabrication – while focusing on the use of tools like 3D scanning, virtual reality, and heritage documentation to safeguard and reinterpret historical environments. Through practical projects and theoretical study, you will explore how modern design can enhance heritage conservation, making it accessible and relevant today. This programme is ideal for those who want to shape the future of architecture and cultural preservation through fusion of creativity and technology. There are opportunities to take part in field trips and visit world-leading exhibitions and practices. You will also meet professionals from renowned architectural firms. Specialists from Heatherwick Studio, Foster + Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects are regular guests in our design reviews. Visit the MA in Advanced Architecture website to see examples of projects undertaken by current students and recent graduates, as well as recent excursions and other activities. The Liverpool School of Architecture is ranked in the world top 150 for Architecture (QS World University Rankings 2026), and 10th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026).

University of Liverpool