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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

    BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Property Development

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  3. Postgraduate

    Urban Policy & Practice (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) in Architecture

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

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  6. Bachelor

    Interior Architecture BA Hons (Bachelor)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    Research areas - Infrastructure (MPhil)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Architectural Technology & Building Performance - MSc - Part-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  9. Certificate

    Urban and Environmental Planning - Certificate

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MEng Master in Civil & Architecture Engineering

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Diploma

    Landscape Architecture (Diploma)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Town and Regional Planning MPlan

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture (Social Science) - PhD

    Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Spatial practices: architectural and urban history, theory and practic (MPhil)

    Arts University Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Wallisdown, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design

    Warwickshire College 🇬🇧 Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Master of Architecture

    Arts University Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Wallisdown, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Sustainable Urbanism MSc (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Town and Regional Planning MCD MCD (FT/PT)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  20. Postgraduate

    Urban & Housing Practice (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Urban Affairs

    The University of Northampton, School of Social Sciences 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Urban Design MArch (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, 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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