Architectural Association's MA in History and Critical Thinking: A Transdisciplinary Program
The Architectural Association (AA) offers a twelve-month postgraduate program called the MA in History and Critical Thinking (HCT), which examines architecture through historical, theoretical, and critical lenses. The program explores how buildings, cities, and spatial practices intersect with politics, environment, and technology, aiming to produce critical knowledge linking contemporary issues with historical inquiry. It includes seminars, public debates, and collaborations with archives like the AA Archives, RIBA, and the Warburg Institute. The program also supports doctoral candidates and prepares graduates for careers in academia, publishing, and curation. Applications for scholarships are due by January 23, 2026, with a final deadline of March 6, 2026.
Key facts
- The MA in History and Critical Thinking is a twelve-month postgraduate program at the Architectural Association.
- It focuses on architecture's connections to history, theory, politics, and environmental issues.
- The program involves seminars, public events, and collaborations with major archives in London, Paris, and Cologne.
- Graduates pursue doctoral studies, teaching, architectural practice, and roles in museums and galleries.
- Application deadlines include January 23, 2026 for scholarships and March 6, 2026 for general submissions.
Entities
Artists
- Mateja Kurir
- Anooradha Iyer Siddiqi
- Olga Touloumi
- Elke Krasny
- Gabu Heindl
- Hilde Heynen
- Esra Ackan
- Dubravka Sekulic
- Mark Dorian
- Leopold Lambert
- Sven-Olov Wallenstein
Institutions
- Architectural Association
- Drawing Matter
- RIBA
- British Library
- Warburg Institute
- Fondation Le Corbusier
- Archivio O.M. Ungers
Locations
- London
- Paris
- Cologne
Sources
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