The Design for Manufacture MArch course at the Bartlett School of Architecture supports students as they develop their engineering and design skills, including robotics and 3D-scanning.

The Design for Manufacture MArch at UCL's Bartlett School of Architecture equips students with creative skills in design, engineering, material performance, analogue and digital fabrication, and advanced systems operations.

The Bartlett is ranked number one in the world for Architecture and Built Environment (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025) ​and number one in the UK for Architecture (The Guardian University Guide 2026).

Your work will be exhibited in the annual Fifteen Show – a showcase of student work attracting hundreds of visitors to the school's Here East location.

School: The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
Course: Design for Manufacture MArch
Type: Postgraduate
Location: London, UK
Course dates: September 2026 to December 2027
Application deadline: 26 June 2026 for applicants who require a visa and 28 August 2026 for applicants who do not require a visa

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What will I learn during this course?

– Explicit knowledge of design, engineering, material behaviour, analogue and digital craft and advanced systems operations
– Equip you with skills in new forms of advanced design and engineering methods – such as robotics and 3D-scanning

What are the requirements?

– A minimum of a second-class UK degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard
– Applicants with extensive experience in the field may also be considered
– A design/creative portfolio
– Applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio of their design work once their completed application has been received and should not send or upload work until it has been requested

What facilities and resources are available?

– State-of-the-art facilities at the UCL Here East campus
– Fabrication labs and expansive prototyping spaces designed to support full-scale, one-to-one experimentation

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Graduates from Design for Manufacture MArch typically pursue diverse careers at the intersection of architecture, advanced fabrication and technology-driven design.

Many enter roles in architectural and design practices that specialise in digital construction, computational design and sustainable building systems. Others work in manufacturing, robotics or digital fabrication companies, where they apply their expertise in automation and prototyping.

A number of graduates also take on innovation-focused roles within construction tech startups or research institutions, contributing to the development of new materials, construction methods, or smart building technologies. Additionally, some pursue academic or consultancy careers, using their skills to influence future thinking in the built environment.

Who teaches this course?

– Peter Scully, programme director

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