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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

    History of Art (Architectural History and Theory), MA, 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Master of Architecture MArch (Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  3. Postgraduate

    Computing (Architecture) (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Urban and Environmental Planning, BA (Hons)FullTime - 3 years PartTime - 4 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree Urban Policy

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Regional and Urban Planning Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Social & Architectural History (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    3D Computer Generated Imagery: Architectural Visualisation BSc (Hons) - (Top-up)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Architectural History, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Architecture MArch, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng Hons

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Interior Architecture and Design (Bachelor)

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture, GradDip

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Planning and architecture

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

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  18. Other programmes

    Architecture (M Arch)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Architecture: Computing and Design (Grad Cert.)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    City and Regional Planning - entry in September 2016 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    MA Urban Design

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Professionalism and Ethics for Architects, - Short course

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