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Study Architecture in the United Kingdom

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. Scholarship

    Foundation for Urban and Regional Studies (Scholarship for International Postgraduate Students)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc Urban Economic Development

    UCL The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    3D Computer Generated Imagery: Architectural Visualisation BSc (Hons) - (Top-up)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture & Design (Top Up)

    The Arts University College at Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Poole, Wallisdown, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    Architectural Design, HND/HNC

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Architecture (PEDR), SPS, Distance Learning (Part-time)

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  8. Certificate

    HNC Architectural Technology (Part Time)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Advanced Architectural Design (Top-up),MA

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Certificate

    Architectural Facilities Management (distance learning only), MSc Diploma Certificate

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Architectural Technology & Building Performance - MSc - Full-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  12. Scholarship

    Bartlett School of Architecture (Departmental Scholarship)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Islamic Art and Architecture (Online) (Short course)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    Architectural Project Management (distance learning only), MSc Diploma Certificate

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  16. Diploma

    Architectural Practice, PGDip (ARB/RIBA Part 3 Exemption)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Foundation programme

    Applied Architectural Stonework and Conservation FdSc - (Foundation) (Full-time, Part-time)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  18. Scholarship

    Architecture (University of Kent Postgraduate Scholarship)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture and the Built Environment (Professional Doctorate (DProf))

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Foundation programme

    3D Computer Generated Imagery: Architectural Visualisation FdSc - (Foundation)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Architecture (RIBA Part I Exemption) (Bachelor)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Architecture and Urban Planning BA Honours (K190)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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Study Architecture in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 113 universities and colleges offer 721 Architecture programmes: 156 Bachelor, 268 Master and 25 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, University of Westminster and University College London.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 721 Architecture programmes at 113 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Sheffield.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, University of Westminster, University College London, Oxford Brookes University and University of Sheffield.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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