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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. Undergraduate

    Naval Architecture with Small Craft Engineering (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Urban Economic Development MSc (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Architectural Environment Engineering BEng (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    MA Design, European pathways (Product Design Management, Architectural Design Management, Interior Design Management) (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MA in World Cities and Urban Life

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Certificate

    Professional Certificate Architecture

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  8. Certificate

    Professional Practice and Management in Architecture (RIBA Part 3) PgCert

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Architectural Engineering Design - MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  10. Postgraduate

    Architecture, Applied Design in, MArchD (ARB and RIBA part 2) - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  12. Research

    Postgraduate Research in Arts, Architecture, and Historical and Critical Studies

    University of Brighton 🇬🇧 Brighton East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    History of Art and Architecture (Research)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture - BA (K3K4)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MSc/PgDip Digital Architectural Design (Postgraduate Taught)

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Sustainable Environmental Design in Architecture (SEDA) MSc (Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Urban Design - MA

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Architectural Technology (HND)

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Design, Urban (MRes) - entry in September 2015

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    European Urbanisation MA

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    L8U6 MSc Urbanisation and Development

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of 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.

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