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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

    MSc in Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Architecture, MArch - entry in September 2015

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    MSc Infrastructure in Emergencies (WEDC)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Resilience and Urban Living MSc (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Diploma

    Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Sustainable Urbanism, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    Urban Design, MA; PGDip

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Urban Development Studies, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Urban Policy (LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree), London School of Economics and Political Science, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Town and Regional Planning (MPhil)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Urban Environmental Management, MSc

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  13. Postgraduate

    Housing and Urban Society (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  15. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)

    Warwickshire College 🇬🇧 Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Architecture and Urbanism Programme in London and Paris (Study Abroad: London - Summer)

    South Kensington, London, UK, Boston University British Programmes 🇬🇧 Boston, MA (USA), United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    MA Architecture: Digital Space

    Warwickshire College 🇬🇧 Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Town and Regional Planning (PhD)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Urban Studies and Planning - MPlan(ug (K400)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies | BA (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    Landscape Architecture (Conversion) (Postgraduate Taught Course)

    University of Gloucestershire 🇬🇧 Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Naval Architecture (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, 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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