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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 Honours Architectural Technology, Part-time day release

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research), London School of Economics and Political Science, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Research

    Local and Urban History, including the history of London, Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Structural Engineering with Architecture (BEng)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Urban Planning, Developing and Transitional Regions - entry in September 2015, January 2016, September 2016 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Architectural Design (Joint Honours) (Full time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BEng (Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MA Architecture and Digital Media, Part-time day/evening

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Undergraduate

    Planning, Housing and Urban Design (Undergraduate)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Postgraduate

    Environmentsee, Architecture (Postgraduate)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  12. Postgraduate

    Regional Regeneration, Urban and - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Planning and Urban Design - MA

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Town & Regional Planning | MA (Postgraduate)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Architectural Styles, Periods and Vocabulary (2 days), - Professional/short course

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

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  18. Postgraduate

    City and Regional Planning (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    MArch Architecture - entry in September 2015

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Planning, Housing and Urban Design

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Prosecuting information infrastructure criminals: Beyond borders (PhD)

    Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Urban Design - MA

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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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