The academic infrastructure and philosophy of the CCAE are defined by a commitment to excellence in design, and consideration of wider cultural and theoretical phenomena. Our MArch Programme involves the consideration of the complex conditions and multiplicities of the contemporary city and encourage a distinctive design-based culture through the development of innovative design projects.

The course of study involves consideration of the complex conditions and multiplicities of the contemporary city. In this regard we immerse ourselves and speculate on the patterns of organization, the accretion of historical strata, and the network of infrastructural connections, and socio-environmental frameworks that define the 21st century city.

Students are encouraged to participate in a stimulating academic environment. You will be required to address the wider problematics that are raised by changes in contemporary society and provide clues as to how architecture might operate in such an environment.

With this, students are introduced to a diverse programme, approached through creativity and scholarship, and where there will be significant opportunities to anticipate, speculate upon, and define new possibilities in the field of architecture. Our graduates are highly sought for this range of expertise – and have been successful in winning several notable Prizes and Awards that include;

  • EUMies Young Talent in Architecture (YTAA) Award (2023): Winner
  • EUMies Young Talent in Architecture (YTAA) Award (2023): Finalist
  • EUMies Young Talent in Architecture (YTAA) Award (2023): Shortlist
  • Lisbon Architecture Triennale (2022) ‘TERRA’: 2 Projects as Finalist for Universities Competition and Exhibited in ‘Visionaries’ Exhibition
  • RIBA President’s Silver Medal (2020) – Winner of ‘The Serjeant Award’
  • NUI Travelling Doctoral Scholarship in the Humanities & Social Sciences (2020)
  • World Architecture Festival (WAF): John Soane Drawing Prize (2019): Finalist
  • RIAI/Scott Tallon Walker Student Prize (2017): Joint Winner
  • RIAI/Scott Tallon Walker Student Prize (2016): Winner
  • EAAE European Architecture Best Diploma Project (2015): Winner

Programme Applications Portal
www.ucc.ie/en/ckr42/

Programme Website
www.ccaemarch.com

YouTube Link to Course Overview & Student Testimonials
https://youtu.be/uYoNYDBQG04