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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. Master

    Art, Architecture and Design (LSA) - MRes

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    Arboriculture and Urban Forestry HNC (HNs)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College 🇬🇧 Inverness, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology and Practice BSc Hons (Full time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Architecture: Interpretation and Theories (MA)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Architectural History MA (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Architectural Studies (MArch) (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Naval Architecture, BEng Honours

    School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  10. Certificate

    Postgraduate Certificate Urban Design, Part-time day release

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    Urban Regeneration and Renewal MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology BSc(Hons)

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    International Summer Programme - Music, Art and Architecture in Muslim Contexts (short course)

    Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Architectural Venue Design BA Hons (Part time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Architecture and Planning - BA(Hons)

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

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  17. Master

    Architecture: Computing and Design (MSc)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Design), MA

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture, Planning and Landscape, MPhil; PhD

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Urban Regeneration MSc (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Urban Studies - BA (L722)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  22. Diploma

    Architecture Diploma DipArch (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, 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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