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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. Certificate

    International Planning and Sustainable Urban Management MSc PGDip PGCert (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MA Architecture

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Engineering: EPSRC Fully-funded PhD Studentship - Inspired by Nature: Investigation and Development of Novel 3D Architectures for Regenerative Medicine

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Environmental and Architectural Acoustics, MSc ⁄ PgDipFullTime - 1 Year PartTime - 2 Years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    Urban Regeneration, MSc Diploma Certificate

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    MA in Research Architecture

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology and Practice BSc Hons

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Diploma

    DipArch Diploma in Architecture (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MA Architecture: Sustainable Design

    University for the Creative Arts 🇬🇧 Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    MSc Transport and Infrastructure Management

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    MA, Architecture and Urban Design (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Design, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Urban Regeneration and Planning BA (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    MA, Architecture (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  18. Postgraduate

    Architecture and Construction (Postgraduate)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    MSc/Dip Mega Infrastructure Planning Appraisal

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

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  20. Master

    Naval Architecture, MEng Honours

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

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  21. Postgraduate

    Urban Governance and Regeneration (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Architectural Interior Design, MA, Inchbald School Of Design, London, United Kingdom

    University of Wales 🇬🇧 Cardiff, 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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