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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Human Geography and Urban Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc, Smart Technologies for Infrastructure and Buildings (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Urban Design, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    Urban Regeneration & Real Estate Management , MSc Diploma Certificate

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Architecture (MPhil)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Architecture MA (FT/PT)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    International Urban Conservation (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Structural Engineering with Architecture (Bachelors)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Urban Regeneration, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Architecture - entry in September 2015 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  12. Research

    MPhil & PhD in Research Architecture

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Sustainable Urban Development | MSc

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Town and Regional Planning (Bachelor)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Urban Development Planning, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Inter-disciplinary Urban Design MRes (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Master of Architecture

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Master of Architecture All Saints Campus, Manchester Full Time or Part Time

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Postgraduate

    Urban and Rural Design (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    History of Art and Architecture, MPhil

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MSc in Project Management (Construction & Infrastructure)

    Laureate Online Education in Partnership with the University of Liverpool, Laureate Online Education in Partnership with the University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, 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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