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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

    Geography and Urban and Regional Planning Joint Honours BSc, Undergraduate, Joint honours combined, 3 years

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    History of Art and Architecture MA (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Professional Studies Supervision for Year Out (Stage 1) and Post Part 2 (Stage 2) architecture students, - Professional/short course

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

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  4. Master

    Naval Architecture, MSc

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  6. Undergraduate

    Urban Planning, Design and Management, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Interior Architecture and Design Degree, BA Honours

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MA Architecture

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Renewable Energy and Architecture (Nottingham/Ningbo) MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MA Architecture and Digital Media

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    MA Architecture, Part-time day

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Marine Technology with Naval Architecture MEng Honours (H503)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    Professional Practice and Management in Architecture - Postgraduate Certificate

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

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  16. Diploma

    Sustainable Urban Management | Advanced Professional Diploma (Postgraduate)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Architectural Styles, Periods and Vocabulary, - Short course

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

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  18. Master

    Graduate Architectural Design MArch (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Postgraduate

    Infrastructure Adaptation for Climate Change (Postgraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng Hons (Full time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Interior Architecture & Design | BA (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, 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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