The Master in Architecture in Research at the Paris School of Architecture introduces students to a variety of disciplines within architecture to provide guidance ahead of specialising in their individual practices.

The Paris School of Architecture (PS-Arch) is an independent graduate-level institution based in Paris. Founded in 2019 and located in the vibrant Canal Saint-Martin area, the school's mission is to cultivate independent thinkers, makers, and entrepreneurs interested in the transdisciplinary dimensions of architecture.

Awarded RIBA Part 2 Candidate Course Status in 2026, PS-Arch offers a distinctive architectural education grounded in critical design, independent research, and professional development, while aligning with one of the world's most widely recognised frameworks for architectural education. The programme prepares graduates for contemporary practice, further academic research, and international career pathways.

The programme is structured around an integrated year-long studio project. Beginning in September and concluding in June, students develop a topic of investigation that culminates in an architectural proposal presented through a final exhibition and public programme in Paris.

In term one, students undertake rigorous research and formulate a speculative project brief. In term two, they develop an architectural response to that brief, and in term three refine their proposals for final review and exhibition. Working across scales and disciplines, projects engage with contemporary questions of culture, ecology, technology, identity, governance, urban analysis, and the future of the built environment.

Alongside the studio, students participate in Professional Practice, which introduces the economic, technical, legal, and organisational frameworks of architecture while exploring the diverse opportunities, responsibilities, and modes of contemporary professional work. Critical Inquiry runs in parallel as a research-based course focused on writing, mapping, and alternative media, encouraging students to develop independent methods of investigation and contribute to contemporary architectural discourse.

For students interested in further developing their academic skills, a research option is available. This enables them to extend their inquiry throughout a second year, culminating in a substantial dissertation defended alongside the final architectural project. Research is supported through individual supervision and collaborative seminars led by PhD tutors.

The curriculum is further enriched through Communication and Digital Tools courses, alongside workshops and masterclasses integrated throughout the year, delivered in collaboration with external practitioners and partner institutions. These explore a range of methods for developing and communicating architectural ideas, including narrative, film, exhibition design, BIM, computational workflows, fabrication methods, and emerging digital practices.

The Paris School of Architecture maintains a strongly student-centred approach. Students receive extensive one-to-one tutorial time with tutors, workshop leaders, and invited practitioners, alongside access to fabrication facilities, professional mentoring, and career guidance. Assessment culminates in a final jury and public exhibition in central Paris, presenting student work to a broad audience of architects, academics, and industry professionals.

School: Paris School of Architecture
Course: Master in Architecture in Research
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Paris, France
Course duration: September 2026 to June 2028
Application deadline: 15 July 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

– Skills in architectural design, independent research, critical thinking, professional practice and visual communication
– Learn to investigate complex questions and communicate ideas effectively

What are the requirements?

– Bachelors in Architecture or related fields

What facilities and resources are available?

– Studio space, exhibition space, fabrication lab and libraries

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Graduates are prepared for careers in architectural practice, urban design, research, cultural institutions, public-sector organisations and further academic study.

The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral research and international professional pathways.

Who teaches this course?

– Martin Tubiana, tutor
– Yasemin Sahiner, tutor
– Luc Izri, tutor
– Matthew Won Piker, tutor
– John Bingham-Hall, tutor

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