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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

    International Development (Urban Development) MSc/GDip (taught Masters)

    University of Birmingham, School Of Government And Society, International Development Department 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Naval architecture (Maritime and Technology - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD))

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Architectural Interior Design, Qualification Aimed For: MA

    University of Wales 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  4. Diploma

    European Urban Conservation (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    Urban and Regional Studies MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Environmental Design in Architecture, MPhil

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MA Architecture and Urban Design (by conversion)

    Liverpool John Moores University, School of Art and Design 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Architecture

    Liverpool John Moores University, School of Art and Design 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  11. Postgraduate

    Landscape Architecture (Postgraduate Taught Course)

    University of Gloucestershire 🇬🇧 Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    MA Architecture: Spatial Practices

    Arts University Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Wallisdown, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Development Studies, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology and Practice BSc Hons (Part time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BA Interior Architecture and Design ((Hons))

    Arts University Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Wallisdown, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Development and Urbanisation, MScFullTime - 13 months PartTime - 24 months

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Urban Planning Design, MA ⁄ PgCert ⁄ PgDipFullTime - 13 months PartTime - 28 months

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Interior Architecture and Design (BA (Hons))

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    MA Architecture: Digital Space

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

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  21. Postgraduate

    Architecture (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, 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.

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