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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

    Sustainable Urban Design MArch (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Postgraduate

    Urban Engineering (Postgraduate)

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Foundation programme

    3D Computer Generated Imagery: Architectural Visualisation FdSc - (Foundation)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture, BA Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Diploma

    Renewable Energy and Architecture PGDip (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Postgraduate

    Urban Design (Postgraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design (MSc)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  10. Postgraduate

    Designsee, Architecture (Postgraduate)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    MA Architecture, Cultural Identity and Globalisation

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Resilience and Urban Living MSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Urban Studies, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Diploma

    Landscape Architecture | PG Dip (Postgraduate)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Regional and Urban Planning, London School of Economics and Political Science, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MRes Architecture

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Urban Studies

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  20. Certificate

    Professional Practice and Management in Architecture, - Postgraduate Certificate

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    Urban, Environment and Leisure Studies (Postgraduate)

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Architectural Design (PG Dip)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London 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.

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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