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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. Bachelor

    Architecture and Landscape - BA (KK13)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Landscape Architecture (MA)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Architectural Practice, PG Dip, Part-time

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Architectural Venue Design BA Hons

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Research Architecture, Goldsmiths, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Certificate

    Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Architecture and Environmental Engineering - BEng(Hons)

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc/Dip Advanced Architectural Studies

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

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  10. Certificate

    Urban and Regional Planning (with RTPI accreditation) MSc/PG Diploma/Certificate (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Urban and Environmental Planning - BA (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Architecture BA (Hons) Degree

    University Falmouth 🇬🇧 Falmouth Cornwall, United Kingdom

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  13. Certificate

    Art and architecture (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Architectural Technology (Full Time)

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    K130 Architectural Engineering, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology (BSc (Hons))

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Naval architecture (Maritime and Technology - Master of Philosophy (MPhil) )

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Architectural Design (Joint Honours) (Undergraduate)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Urban and Regional Planning, Diploma Masters (MURP)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Postgraduate Research in Arts, Architecture, and Historical and Critical Studies (MPhil)

    University of Brighton 🇬🇧 Brighton East Sussex, 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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